articles about swine-diseases

In 2025, ASF evolved unevenly in Europe, with a slight upturn in domestic pigs and a significant increase in wild boar, which continue to act as the main reservoir of the virus. Of particular note was the emergence of the disease in Spain.

Current data does not allow confirmation that the ASF viral strain came from any laboratory, according to the sequencing performed by the IRB.

Two new secondary outbreaks have been reported with a total of 10 positive wild boars located near the outbreaks reported previously.

These are two new secondary outbreaks involving a total of three animals, bringing the total number of positive animals since the outbreak began to 16, all of them within the high-risk zone.

The Ministry of Agriculture has updated restrictions on exports of Spanish pork products, including new developments for Japan and the US.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Europe records nearly 7,000 ASF cases in wild boars in just the first 6 months of 2025, while outbreaks on farms remain stable.