Swine news - Pig health

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.

The EU Council supports reducing administrative burdens in the areas of pesticides, livestock farming, and food safety without lowering health standards.

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.

Spain can once again issue health certificates for pork exports to the Philippines following the lifting of restrictions related to African swine fever.

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.

The World Assembly of Delegates awarded Colombia two simultaneous recognitions.

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, a new public-private dialogue mechanism to unlock the full potential of animal disease prevention, with a strong focus on vaccination.

New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever.

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

The country brought together ministers from three sectors and international organizations to coordinate an intersectoral response to sanitary threats.

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.

The countries on the list have proven their compliance with the EU restrictions on antimicrobial use in food-producing animals.

The objective is to deepen and strengthen the bilateral relationship in agricultural and sanitary matters.

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.

Outbreaks of African swine fever in Europe during Q1 2026 have trended downward in wild boar and domestic pigs.

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.

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

Mexican pork is the main meat product imported by the Korean market.

The European Commission reports on the increased risk of foot and mouth disease due to the spread of serotype SAT1 and outbreaks in several regions.

This agreement creates greater predictability and clear rules for utilizing negotiated quotas, strengthening the international integration of Argentine agribusiness and expanding export opportunities to one of the world's most important trading zones.

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.

This marks the country's first known case of pseudorabies in commercial swine since 2004.

Over 20,000 pigs on three pig farms have affected by foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks.