Swine news - Pig health

As of December 10, all 55 farms in the ASF-affected area designated by the EU have tested negative.

The limit values ​​are now lowered by 20% for weaning pigs and slaughter pigs.

The new cases were found near those previously reported. There are now 13 positive cases in total.

Several countries, such as South Korea and Chile, have confirmed that they will accept regionalization.

This is a complementary investigation to the one started on November 28, the date on which the ASF outbreak was detected in Cerdanyola del Vallés (Barcelona).

Another extraordinary drop in Mercolleida: Pigs fall 10 cents for the second time this week in a market strained by ASF and the export slowdown.

Senasa suspended the import of high-risk goods from Spain, in line with international recommendations.

The European Commission has defined the ASF infected zone in Catalonia and has applied urgent control measures to prevent its spread; the Osona region is excluded from the area.

The United Kingdom will apply the same regulations as the EU, Minister Luis Planas confirmed.

China accepts regionalization, meaning that it will only stop importing products originating from the province of Barcelona.

In a press conference, the Minister detailed what the impacts on the trade of Spanish pork could be after the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boars last Friday.

Seven wild boars that were found dead in the same Barcelona municipality, very close to where the other two appeared, have tested positive for African swine fever.

The temporary measure was implemented following the confirmation of two cases of ASF in Catalonia as a preventive measure to protect the national swine industry.

Mercolleida called an extraordinary session to adjust prices after the ASF outbreak. The live pig price fell by 10 cents/kg.

The containment plan was launched following the confirmation of two cases of African swine fever in wild boars. Four possible new cases are awaiting official confirmation.

This is the first case of African swine fever in the country's largest pig farming area.

With the creation of CONAPORC, Panama is advancing towards a sustainable pig farming model, coordinating development, health, and environmental protection actions for the swine industry.

The Dominican Republic brought together experts from 64 countries in an international training program to strengthen ASF surveillance and prevention.

The plan focuses on preventing and preparing for the control of ASF in wild boar.

Stakeholder resources and information on cases and response activities are available on the website.

This year’s theme underscores the urgent need for bold, coordinated, cross-sectoral action to address AMR.

SENASA shared the surveillance, control, and eradication actions for this disease affecting the swine industry.

GD, together with the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, is continuing research to confirm the causal link.

New rules to strengthen the country’s defenses against ASF while ensuring safe importation of swine and pork products.