Seasonal occurrence of African swine fever in wild boar and domestic pigs in EU Member States
Seasonal effects may be related to the abundance and population dynamics of wild boar and to seasonality in pig farming.
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ASF Spain: New municipality affected within restricted zone II
Since the last report, three new outbreaks in wild boars have been reported with a total of 21 cases, with one case detected in the municipality of Sant Just Desvern for the first time.
Update on ASF cases in Spain
Since the last report on February 17, three new outbreaks have been detected with a total of 33 cases, bringing the number of positive wild boars to 195.
ASF Germany: Positive case detected in wild boar in a new district of North Rhine-Westphalia
A first positive case of ASF in wild boar has been confirmed near Störmecke, municipality of Schmallenberg, in the Hochsauerland district.
First step toward a regionalization agreement between Germany and China
The declaration aims to enable the future export of German pork and other pork products to China, despite African swine fever.
The spread of ASF and reasonable hope for the Spanish pig market
There is no doubt that ASF weighs heavily on pig prices. Prices will probably rise until they reach (and possibly exceed) the cost price, but we should not expect any major joys in 2026.
Romania calls for exceptional EU aid for the pig sector
Romania, backed by four member states, asks the Commission to grant exceptional aid to the EU pig sector under Article 219 of Regulation 1308/2013.
USDA’s African Swine Fever Action Week to return
What you need to know to protect U.S. pigs. Fifth ASF Action Week kicks off March 1, 2026.
EU authorizes new ASF zoning in Spain
Zone one, for surveillance, is where no cases have been reported, and zone two covers the area where outbreaks have been detected.
ASF Philippines: Fewer areas affected
The Philippines has reported a decrease in the number of barangays with active cases of African swine fever.
Poland: Lifting of the ASF red zone – EU regionalization update
The area covered by Level III restrictions (the so-called ASF red zone) is no longer in force in Poland.
ASF in Spain: High-risk zone expanded again
Of the seven new confirmed cases, one is located in the municipality of Sant Feliu de Llobregat, which has been added to the high-risk zone. Work is underway with the European Commission to reclassify the current infected area into Zones I and II.
IRTA-CReSA will begin a study on the ASF virus that caused the outbreak in Spain
In the coming weeks, IRTA-CReSA will begin a study on the degree of virulence, behaviour and transmissibility of the virus causing the outbreak.
FMD and Africa swine fever tighten South Africa Pork supply in 2026
Pork shortages hit South Africa after disease outbreaks trigger culling and limit slaughter access, pushing prices higher and tightening 2026 supply outlook.
ASF Spain: Expansion of the high-risk zone
Molins de Rei and El Papiol are included within the high-risk infected zone after two new positive wild boars were found in the first municipality.