Swine news - Pig health

Canada’s livestock and poultry sectors have collaborated to address foot and mouth disease , African swine fever, and highly pathogenic avian influenza.

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South Africa risks its pork industry to protect citrus exports as US trade demands market access for pork despite PRRS disease concerns.

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

The discovery of the carcass took place within the infected zone, which includes parts of the districts of Olpe, Siegen-Wittgenstein, and Hochsauerland.

The National Pork Board and industry partners are actively developing a comprehensive National Swine Health Strategy.

The European Food Safety Authority’s Management Board has nominated Dr. Nikolaus Kriz as EFSA’s next Executive Director for a five-year term from September 2025.

Government-funded vet visits now include health assessments for multiple herds on the same farm.

The outbreak is more than 400 kilometers away from the previous one.

This is the first vaccine against this disease with a favorable opinion for its authorization in the European Union.

After 28 days without new cases, Brazil regains sanitary status.

An international comparison with published genome data reveals a high degree of similarity with ASF viruses from the Italian region of Calabria.

A record billion-pound investment to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics.

The farm is located in the Pomeranian province.

A wild boar in the district of Olpe tested positive for African swine fever for the first time in North Rhine-Westphalia. More dead wild boars have been found in the Kirchhunden area over the weekend, which are still to be confirmed.

The joint effort between FAO, USDA APHIS, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the General Directorate of Livestock of the Dominican Republic aims to modernize the swine industry and strengthen its value chain.

The European Commission considers the Spanish system for controlling the veterinary use of antibiotics and its contribution against resistances to be adequate and effective.

Canada is making significant progress towards the creation of a dedicated foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank.

Bolivia and Brazil were recently recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health as countries free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. This is a significant milestone for regional livestock health and a crucial step forward for international trade of animals and animal products.

This highly urbanized city’s recently restored African swine fever (ASF)-free status is seen to boost confidence in the local pork production.