Swine news - Pig health

The National Swine Biosecurity Plan has certified that farms that produce 25% of the country's commercial pork and estimated that USD 40 million in two years.

The Director General of the organization addressed the IDB on the structural vulnerability of the Latin American agri-food systems and the urgency of transforming its productive base.

Spain promotes a One Health approach to improve early detection and response to zoonoses through interministerial coordination.

MIDA presents "Alerta Animal" in Chiriquí, with support from the regional health organization (OIRSA) and participation of livestock associations..

The National Swine Health Strategy moves into implementation, targeting PRRSV and PEDV control while strengthening biosecurity and disease preparedness.

African swine fever has reappeared in Saxony. The federal state of Saxony had been considered ASF-free since February 5th, 2026.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has provided a set of equipment to the Ivorian government to support the fight against African swine fever.

The EU Agriculture Council focuses on markets, trade and costs, highlighting resilience, trade safeguards and energy pressures.

The Agriculture Committee is calling for stronger support for the EU livestock sector in the face of economic, environmental and social pressures.

The mobilisation follows a request for assistance from the Cypriot authorities via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. It comprises disinfectants, personal protective equipment.

South Africa’s FMD vaccine delays leave pigs vulnerable, with farmers urging faster rollout to curb outbreaks and protect livestock.

With the inclusion of Sabadell, there are now 10 municipalities with confirmed cases, with a total of 40 outbreaks reported up to date.

The Directorate General of Veterinary Medicine of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food of Greece has confirmed the occurrence of foot-and-mouth disease on the island of Lesbos.

The country officially notified WOAH of the end of vaccination in cattle and buffalo, with the aim being declared free of the disease without vaccination.

South Africa’s pig industry sees cautious progress against foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccines, abattoir approvals, and ongoing research underway.

Since the last report, one new outbreak in wild boars has been reported with a total of 11 cases, with one case detected in the municipality of Barcelona.

The 5-year plan aims to reduce antibiotic usage and resistance in humans and livestock and protect public health.

IICA and USDA officials agreed to deepen technical cooperation to strengthen biosecurity, improve responses to pests and diseases, and promote more robust, science-based agricultural trade.

Since the last report, three new outbreaks in wild boars have been reported with a total of 21 cases, with one case detected in the municipality of Sant Just Desvern for the first time.

A first positive case of ASF in wild boar has been confirmed near Störmecke, municipality of Schmallenberg, in the Hochsauerland district.

The declaration aims to enable the future export of German pork and other pork products to China, despite African swine fever.

The outbreaks affected domestic sheep and cattle.

Romania, backed by four member states, asks the Commission to grant exceptional aid to the EU pig sector under Article 219 of Regulation 1308/2013.