Swine news - Pig health

WOAH launches PREVENT Forum, a new public-private dialogue mechanism to unlock the full potential of animal disease prevention, with a strong focus on vaccination.

In 2025, African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks increased across the European Union in both domestic pigs (+76%) and wild boar (+44%) compared to 2024.

Southern African nations are joining forces to tackle the Foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak through coordinated joint actions.

New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.