ASF cases in wild boars double in Europe: nearly 7,000 cases
Europe records nearly 7,000 ASF cases in wild boars in just the first 6 months of 2025, while outbreaks on farms remain stable.
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Improving pig survivability: a U.S. industry priority
The U.S. expands an ambitious program to reduce pig mortality and train new experts in welfare, nutrition, and health.
ASF in NRW: Positive case in wild boar in Siegen-Wittgenstein
The discovery of the carcass took place within the infected zone, which includes parts of the districts of Olpe, Siegen-Wittgenstein, and Hochsauerland.
U.S. plans National Swine Health Strategy
The National Pork Board and industry partners are actively developing a comprehensive National Swine Health Strategy.
New Executive Director of EFSA
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.
UK: More government-funded vet visits
Government-funded vet visits now include health assessments for multiple herds on the same farm.
ASF in North Rhine-Westphalia: The closest related viruses originate from southern Italy
An international comparison with published genome data reveals a high degree of similarity with ASF viruses from the Italian region of Calabria.
Brazil declares end of avian influenza outbreak to WOAH
After 28 days without new cases, Brazil regains sanitary status.
UK invests in new national biosecurity center
A record billion-pound investment to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases Surge Across South Africa
South Africa faces an increasing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Livestock testing and biosecurity measures intensify in affected regions.
Vietnam to export first batch of ASF vaccine to Indonesia
Indonesia becomes the third country to officially authorize the use of the AVAC ASF LIVE vaccine, after Vietnam and the Philippines.
Germany: First ASF case in wild boar confirmed in North Rhine-Westphalia
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.
EC endorses Spanish system to control prudent use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine
The European Commission considers the Spanish system for controlling the veterinary use of antibiotics and its contribution against resistances to be adequate and effective.
Poland: First ASF case in the Lodz province
At the end of May, African swine fever was confirmed in a wild boar carcass found in Lodz province. This is the first case in this province.
Canada to establish FMD vaccine bank
Canada is making significant progress towards the creation of a dedicated foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine bank.
WOAH recognizes new FMD-free zones in Latin America
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.