articles about biosecurity

ASF Philippines: Fewer areas affected
The Philippines has reported a decrease in the number of barangays with active cases of African swine fever.

FMD and Africa swine fever tighten South Africa Pork supply in 2026
Pork shortages hit South Africa after disease outbreaks trigger culling and limit slaughter access, pushing prices higher and tightening 2026 supply outlook.

ASF Spain: Activation of specific hunting measures in low-risk areas
Hunts will be carried out on weekends to reduce the wild boar population.

Brazil: Biosecurity compliance deadline approaching for Rio Grande do Sul
The final stage focuses on fundamental structural requirements for the sanitary protection of the swine herd.

UK assesses ASF entry risk from EU
The individual route of personal imports of products of animal origin was considered the highest risk pathway.

USDA launches the “I Protect Pigs” Photo Contest
This year’s photo contest gives participants an opportunity to highlight how they help this effort on an individual basis.

First high-resolution map of wild boar density in Europe
The first high-resolution European map of wild boar density provides a key tool for managing African swine fever and other diseases, as well as improving the sustainable control of wild boar populations.

FAO trains hunters in Serbia and Montenegro on ASF awareness
The sessions reached more than 200 hunters.

EU reinforces controls on imported products
The European Commission announced a reinforcement of controls on food, animal, and plant products entering the EU.

The Philippines bans pork imports from Taiwan on ASF outbreak
The temporary ban affects live pigs, pork meat, pig skin, and other related products from Taiwan.

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

FAQs about the measures implemented in response to the current ASF outbreak in wild boar in Spain
We answer frequently asked questions from the public regarding the recent measures implemented to control the outbreak of African swine fever detected in wild boars in Barcelona, Spain.

Mexico suspends imports of Spanish pork products
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.

South Korea raises ASF alert as disease reaches new province
This is the first case of African swine fever in the country's largest pig farming area.

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