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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Latin American countries meet in Madrid to discuss sanitary standards for exports to the EU
Delegations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay shared information on their national food safety systems and maximum residue limits, with a focus on export chains to the EU.
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.
Regulatory simplification in the EU agri-food sector
The EU Council supports reducing administrative burdens in the areas of pesticides, livestock farming, and food safety without lowering health standards.
Spain can now issue export certificates for pork destined for the Philippines
Spain can once again issue health certificates for pork exports to the Philippines following the lifting of restrictions related to African swine fever.
Colombia: WOAH recognizes FMD-free zones and expands the disease-free zone without vaccination
The World Assembly of Delegates awarded Colombia two simultaneous recognitions.
WOAH recognizes new classical swine fever-free zone in Bolivia
This international certification officially recognizes the department of Santa Cruz as a classical swine fever-free zone and strengthens the health standards of Bolivia’s pig farming industry.
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.
WOAH launches PREVENT Forum to boost animal vaccination
WOAH launches PREVENT Forum, a new public-private dialogue mechanism to unlock the full potential of animal disease prevention, with a strong focus on vaccination.
UK ramps up plan to protect against ASF and CSF
New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever.
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.
Panama moves towards coordinated national strategy under "One Health" approach
The country brought together ministers from three sectors and international organizations to coordinate an intersectoral response to sanitary threats.
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.
EU updates list of countries authorised to export food-producing animals and animal products to the EU
The countries on the list have proven their compliance with the EU restrictions on antimicrobial use in food-producing animals.
Argentina and South Africa sign joint declaration to facilitate secure trade and technical cooperation
The objective is to deepen and strengthen the bilateral relationship in agricultural and sanitary matters.
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.