Swine news - Pig health

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

During the 30th Seminar on Harmonization of Veterinary Drug Registration and Control, Mexico assumed the presidency of CAMEVET for two years.

The creation of the group responds to the need for a more integrated approach to addressing the sanitary risks threatening swine production in the Americas.

On October 29, 2025, France and Japan concluded a regionalization agreement concerning African swine fever (ASF).

In 2024, there was a slight increase in antibiotic use in the UK pig sector.

Developed in collaboration with the private sector, SENASA has established a regulatory framework to combat the virus affecting pig production.

Construction begins on approximately 60 kilometers of protective barriers against African swine fever.

African swine fever was detected on a pig farm in Taichung.

USDA continues to make substantial progress on its plan to protect the nation’s livestock, wildlife, and agricultural communities from the threat of New World screwworm.

SHIC's disease index monitors swine pathogen activity and identifies emerging threats.

ASF hits more farms, including one with 10,000 animals.