articles about biosecurity

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

UK ramps up plan to protect against ASF and CSF
New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever.

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

Sask Pork: New partnership with Farm Health Guardian launched
The service is expected to be available to producers by August 2026.

One outbreak, two outcomes: how the contingency measures sped up the recovery of a boar stud
Thorough monitoring and a highly practical contingency plan helped minimise the impact of a PRRS infection at a GTC.

Germany: Additional ASF protective fence in North Rhine-Westphalia
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.
Evaluation of the efficacy of commercial disinfectants against African swine fever virus

FAO and USDA join efforts to contain African swine fever in the Dominican Republic
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.

EU: Parliament pushes new measures to strengthen the livestock sector
The Agriculture Committee is calling for stronger support for the EU livestock sector in the face of economic, environmental and social pressures.

South Africa Pig Industry sees progress in fight against FMD
South Africa’s pig industry sees cautious progress against foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccines, abattoir approvals, and ongoing research underway.
Seasonal occurrence of African swine fever in wild boar and domestic pigs in EU Member States

ASF Philippines: Fewer areas affected
The Philippines has reported a decrease in the number of barangays with active cases of African swine fever.

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: Activation of specific hunting measures in low-risk areas
Hunts will be carried out on weekends to reduce the wild boar population.

Brazil: Biosecurity compliance deadline approaching for Rio Grande do Sul
The final stage focuses on fundamental structural requirements for the sanitary protection of the swine herd.