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More than 20 farms in some county in Kenya have been affected by an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak.

Thousands of farmers participating in Uganda’s Parish Development Model (PDM) are set to gain improved access to quality pig breeding stock.

A suspected outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Yambio County, Western Equatoria State, South Sudan.

The second outbreak of African swine fever in domestic pigs in the country was detected on August 9.

South Africa’s largest recorded outbreak of ASF in commercial piggeries, which affected farms during the 2025/26 season, has been contained.

South Africa’s pig industry is preparing for changes in breeding herd management following the revision of the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) welfare code.

Global wheat, maize, and sorghum prices increased while barley prices fell.

July saw the first monthly decline in 2026, reflecting lower quotations across all meat categories except ovine meat.

Many pig farmers in Ghana are refusing veterinary officers access to their farms, making it more difficult to monitor and control ASF.

Pork production grew by 3.3% in the first half of the year while the swine herd remained stable.

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has extended support to pig farmers affected by the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Plateau State.

African swine fever is spreading beyond South Africa traditional control zones.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) presented a blueprint for a new global approach to tackle transboundary animal diseases.

The virus, which causes striking symptoms, was recently detected in a piglet in Flanders for the first time.

USDA is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health.

African swine fever has been detected in Finland for the first time, with the virus identified in wild boar found in the country's southeast. The authorities have established a restricted zone.

Global pork production is expected to slow in the second half of the year, while prices are likely remain weak in the short term, according to Rabobank.

The European Commission has published recommendations clarifying when veterinarians may use the cascade despite the availability of an authorized veterinary medicinal product.

EU pigmeat production and consumption are forecast to remain stable, while exports are expected to remain resilient, supported by lower prices.

Reinstating Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (mCOOL) for beef and pork would impose significant costs.

The plan aims to strengthen core surveillance, expand collaborative networks, and embrace innovation.

South Africa's pork prices have fallen as market oversupply replaces earlier shortages, bringing relief to consumers and retailers.

China imported 390,000 tonnes of pork in the first half of 2026, while offal imports declined by just 4.8% year-on-year.