
Swine news - Pig health
FSIS releases new guideline to control Salmonella
FSIS has updated its voluntary guideline for federally regulated swine slaughter and pork processing establishments to control Salmonella in market hogs from pre-harvest through slaughter.
MEPs call for prudent use of antibiotics and more research
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the top three health threats in the EU.
Italy: ASF now in the Campania Region
This is the fifth region affected by African swine fever (ASF) in the country.
EU and US agree on simpler rules for more trade in veterinary products
Bringing medicines to the market has become faster and less costly.
U.S. opens new national bio and agro-defense facility
This facility is the first of its kind in the United States and will allow scientists to study and diagnose critical animal diseases.

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South Korea reopened for German pork
The first three German slaughter and processing plants were re-approved by the Korean authorities for export to South Korea.
EFSA’s StopASF campaign extended
The campaign raises awareness about how to detect, prevent, and report African swine fever.
Romania reports ASF outbreak affecting nearly 18,000 pigs
The large swine farm is located in Cenei, Timiș County.
Denmark accelerates PRRS control program
The program that went into effect on May 15, 2023 has already tested a large part of the pig inventory.
U.S. introduces Animal Health Bill
The legislation reauthorizes animal disease prevention and management programs and provides funding through 2028.
Spain establishes the role of the farm veterinarian
According to the Royal Decree, the farm veterinarian shall carry out regular, in-person sanitary and animal welfare supervision of the livestock farm.


African Swine Fever
Colombia to export pork by-products to Brazil
These by-products are used for industrial, opotherapeutic purposes, or as raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry.
Italy: Domestic pigs affected by ASF in Calabria
African swine fever has been confirmed in four wild boars as well as on one domestic pig farm.
Italy confirms first ASF case in Calabria
The presence of African swine fever has been confirmed in a dead wild boar found in the Calabria region.
Philippines: Iloilo hog inventory down 62% due to ASF
The swine inventory in Iloilo has dropped 62% compared to before African swine fever hit.
Indonesia confirms outbreak of ASF on large farm
African swine fever was confirmed on a pig farm in the Riau Islands with 285,034 susceptible animals.
Argentina saw a record year for pig slaughter and pork production
Pig slaughter increased 2.4%, while pork production increased by 3.9% in 2022.


Philippines: Project to strengthen livestock disease surveillance
The new One Health research project will strengthen animal disease surveillance capacity for African swine fever.
Singapore detects ASF virus in imported pigs
The carcasses were from a consignment of live pigs from Pulau Bulan, Indonesia.
Greece confirms ASF outbreak in domestic pigs
This is the country's second confirmed case in domestic pigs since the first in 2020.
USDA announces $2.29 Million in funding to protect animal health
This is part of an overall strategy to prevent animal pests and diseases from entering the United States.
Poland reports first ASF outbreak in domestic pigs of 2023
The outbreak occurred near the border with the Czech Republic.
Spain's animal health and nutrition industry saw overall growth in 2022
The domestic market fell, while exports grew once again this year.
