Swine news - Pig health

The country brought together ministers from three sectors and international organizations to coordinate an intersectoral response to sanitary threats.

During the meeting between the Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Luis Planas, and the Japanese ambassador to Spain, Hiroshi Yamauchi, Planas insisted on making progress in the negotiations on ASF regionalization.

The countries on the list have proven their compliance with the EU restrictions on antimicrobial use in food-producing animals.

The objective is to deepen and strengthen the bilateral relationship in agricultural and sanitary matters.

The South African pig industry is facing mounting pressure as foot-and-mouth disease and African swine fever continue to reduce sow numbers and increase production costs.

Brazil removes several antibiotics used to promote animal growth, aligning with international policies to reduce antimicrobials.

Mexican pork is the main meat product imported by the Korean market.

Around 600 animals have tested positive, all so far in the districts of Olpe, Siegen-Wittgenstein, and Hochsauerland. Now there is a new ASF-positive case in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district near Netphen-Grissenbach.

Outbreaks of African swine fever in Europe during Q1 2026 have trended downward in wild boar and domestic pigs.

The European Commission reports on the increased risk of foot and mouth disease due to the spread of serotype SAT1 and outbreaks in several regions.

This agreement creates greater predictability and clear rules for utilizing negotiated quotas, strengthening the international integration of Argentine agribusiness and expanding export opportunities to one of the world's most important trading zones.

This marks the country's first known case of pseudorabies in commercial swine since 2004.

The Official State Gazette published the modification of Order APA/861/2024 to strengthen the fight against African swine fever in Spain, with an increase in financial contributions.

Over 20,000 pigs on three pig farms have affected by foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks.

After a new case of wild boar testing positive for ASF in Castellbisbal, restricted zones I and II have been expanded.

The Prime Minister has issued a directive to urgently improve slaughterhouse oversight.

An analysis of trends in the key socio-economic indicators of the Argentine swine industry, based on annual data from the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (SAGyP).

The 2026-2028 Collaboration Plan prioritizes animal traceability, health intelligence, and pest control, with an investment of approximately $6 million.

MIDA participated in an international symposium supported by South Korea, the World Bank, and OPS to coordinate efforts across the agricultural, human, and environmental sectors.

A sterile fly production facility plays a crucial role in NWS prevention and response.

Safe2Eat 2026 expands its reach to 23 countries and strengthens confidence in food safety with clear and accessible scientific information.

Together with the fully fenced core area, this creates a double fence, which is a key measure for containing and eradicating ASF in the region.

Spain promotes a One Health approach to improve early detection and response to zoonoses through interministerial coordination.

The National Swine Biosecurity Plan has certified that farms that produce 25% of the country's commercial pork and estimated that USD 40 million in two years.