Page 2 of articles about African Swine Fever

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.

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.

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

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.

In its most recent report, "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade", USDA projects slight growth in global pork production in 2026, driven by developments in the United States, Brazil, China, and Canada, while African swine fever in Spain would continue to put downward pressure on production and exports in the European Union

African swine fever has reappeared in Saxony. The federal state of Saxony had been considered ASF-free since February 5th, 2026.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has provided a set of equipment to the Ivorian government to support the fight against African swine fever.

The Agriculture Committee is calling for stronger support for the EU livestock sector in the face of economic, environmental and social pressures.

With the inclusion of Sabadell, there are now 10 municipalities with confirmed cases, with a total of 40 outbreaks reported up to date.

Since the last report, one new outbreak in wild boars has been reported with a total of 11 cases, with one case detected in the municipality of Barcelona.