Hungary confirms first case of ASF in domestic pigs
This is the first time the African swine fever virus has been detected in domestic pigs in Hungary.
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ASF in Poland: First outbreak in pigs in 2026 on a farm with 21,390 animals
The Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed the first outbreak of African swine fever in pigs in Poland in 2026. The disease was detected at a farm with 21,390 pigs in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.
A highly sensitive method for detecting ASF virus in oral fluids from naturally infected pigs in Northern Vietnam
The developed method offers a simple and sensitive tool for rapid ASFV screening in both affected and at-risk farms.
ASF outbreaks increase in pigs and wild boar across the EU
In 2025, African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks increased across the European Union in both domestic pigs (+76%) and wild boar (+44%) compared to 2024.
UK ramps up plan to protect against ASF and CSF
New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever.
Spain works with Japan to gain ASF regionalization recognition
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.
FMD and African swine fever drive heavy losses for South African pig farmers
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.
Evolution of ASF cases in Europe in the first quarter of 2026
Outbreaks of African swine fever in Europe during Q1 2026 have trended downward in wild boar and domestic pigs.
Germany: ASF reaches new district in North Rhine-Westphalia
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.
Genetic characterization of the ASF virus: Initial report on the ASF outbreak in Spain
How are African swine fever (ASF) viruses classified? How well represented are they in sequence databases?
ASF Spain: Modification of the extension of the standard for pigs
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.
ASF Spain: New zoning
After a new case of wild boar testing positive for ASF in Castellbisbal, restricted zones I and II have been expanded.
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.
Global pork industry: first update of USDA estimates for 2026
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
Evaluation of the efficacy of commercial disinfectants against African swine fever virus
These preliminary results can be used to target research on disinfectants which contain active ingredients with known efficacy against ASFV.
Frequently asked questions about the ASF virus detected in Barcelona
The virus detected in Barcelona is ASF genotype II and has been classified in a new genetic group: #29.