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Since the first detection of the disease in late July, Finland has confirmed 35 ASF cases in wild boar, all in the municipality of Virolahti.

FAO, WHO and WOAH highlight the economic benefits of One Health investment and call for stronger prevention and Veterinary Services.

The Regional Bank of Antigens and Vaccines against foot and mouth disease (BANVACO) is coordinated by PANAFTOSA/PAHO and allows member countries to quickly have emergency vaccines available against different variants of the virus.

The second outbreak of African swine fever in domestic pigs in the country was detected on August 9.

The tool streamlines management, strengthening oversight and transparency in the meat supply chain. It is already in use at pilot facilities and will begin to be rolled out nationwide.

Agrocalidad is at 65% of its goal to immunize more than 2 million animals before October.

The plan aims to strengthen core surveillance, expand collaborative networks, and embrace innovation.

South Africa’s largest recorded outbreak of ASF in commercial piggeries, which affected farms during the 2025/26 season, has been contained.

USDA is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) presented a blueprint for a new global approach to tackle transboundary animal diseases.

The virus, which causes striking symptoms, was recently detected in a piglet in Flanders for the first time.