Swine news - Pig health

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The regional bloc is consolidating a unified technical agenda to strengthen epidemiological surveillance and ensure safe food trade.

The three-year partnership will promote science-based solutions for safe, sustainable, and resilient food systems.

Antimicrobial resistance in common foodborne bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter continues to be a public health concern across Europe.

The Philippines has reported a decrease in the number of barangays with active cases of African swine fever.

The area covered by Level III restrictions (the so-called ASF red zone) is no longer in force in Poland.