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South Africa Introduces new Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control measures to support farmers and protect trade
South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, has approved a new set of national FMD control measures designed to provide livestock farmers with clearer recovery pathways.

Dew claw lesions and weak pasterns in sows
Dew claw overgrowth and weak pasterns are welfare and economic problems directly linked to lameness, reduced reproductive performance, and premature culling.

Germany: ASF confirmed in wild boar in the Uckermark district after a year
The last officially confirmed case in the state of Brandenburg was confirmed in the Uckermark district on May 14, 2025.

Innov’SPACE 2026 Awards: 32 innovations shaping the future of livestock farming
After carefully assessing 78 entries, the jury selected 32 innovations for the 2026 Innov’SPACE Awards.

Animal health receives as little as 0.6% of global health spending despite mounting disease crises, new report warns
WOAH report warns aid cuts leave the world dangerously exposed to transboundary diseases, food insecurity and the next pandemic.

Joint Declaration reinforces commitment to the One Health approach in the Americas
The initiative will strengthen coordination among members of the Quadripartite Alliance in the Americas (FAO, WOAH, PAHO/WHO and UNEP).

Swine production in the United States (II): Producing more with less - strategies in intensive production
We'll tell you about the Tosh Group's strategy for intensive pig production: use of technology, rigorous biosecurity, efficient nutrition, and high performance with few personnel.

Achievements of EU rules on animal health highlighted in Commission report
Ten years after its adoption, the European Commission has published an evaluation of the EU Animal Health Law.
Less invasive sampling methods for PRRSV detection in swine: Dry blood spots, oral swabs, and tonsil oral scrubbing in intentionally exposed gilts

IPVS 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City: A landmark congress for global pig health and sustainable production
The 28th International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) Congress, held from 16–19 June 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, concluded successfully, bringing together the global swine community for one of the largest scientific gatherings ever organized in the field of pig health and production.

Long-standing mystery solved: What causes ear necrosis?
Long‑awaited explanation for ear necrosis offers solutions for veterinarians and producers.

How ASF evolved in Europe in the first half of 2026
There were 5,905 ASF outbreaks during the first half of this year, with more cases in wild boars and fewer outbreaks on farms compared to 2025.

Belgium: Sales of veterinary antibiotics drop to record low
In 2025, sales of antibacterial veterinary medicines fell by 13% to a new record low.

Spain agrees on new pork export conditions with Honduras, Ecuador, and Ukraine
Spain has agreed on new conditions for pork exports to Honduras, Ecuador, and Ukraine after accepting the regionalization approach for ASF.

New porcine parvovirus identified in Denmark
The University of Copenhagen has reported the emergence of this new condition in pigs in Denmark, following its first appearance in the Netherlands.