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South Africa’s pig industry sees cautious progress against foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccines, abattoir approvals, and ongoing research underway.

Since the last report, one new outbreak in wild boars has been reported with a total of 11 cases, with one case detected in the municipality of Barcelona.

Nigeria is transforming its livestock sector with modern farms, vet services, and partnerships to boost food security.

South Africa's pork industry records progress in tackling FMD and ASF outbreaks through new regulations, vaccines and expanded abattoir capacity.

Since the last report, three new outbreaks in wild boars have been reported with a total of 21 cases, with one case detected in the municipality of Sant Just Desvern for the first time.

The Federal Government of Nigeria backs Lagos State to contain African swine fever outbreak through surveillance, farm inspections and improved biosecurity.

International wheat and coarse grain prices rose month on month.

The increase was largely driven by higher world bovine and ovine meat prices, while poultry and pig meat quotations registered only marginal upticks.

South Africa receives 1.5m FMD vaccine doses, boosting outbreak response as more shipments are expected soon.

Nigeria partners with Brazil and the UK to modernise livestock through digital innovation, boosting food security, jobs and climate resilience.

Western Cape tightens livestock border controls and boosts inspections to curb foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

Zambia suspends livestock imports from South Africa over foot-and-mouth outbreaks, tightening regional trade restrictions.

U.S. pork exports posted the second-highest value and third-largest volume on record in 2025.

The three-year partnership will promote science-based solutions for safe, sustainable, and resilient food systems.

South Africa to receive major FMD vaccine supply to strengthen outbreak control and protect livestock production.

Of the seven new confirmed cases, one is located in the municipality of Sant Feliu de Llobregat, which has been added to the high-risk zone. Work is underway with the European Commission to reclassify the current infected area into Zones I and II.

South Africa’s pork supply tightens as foot-and-mouth and African swine fever outbreaks disrupt farms, abattoirs, and the value chain through 2026.

An upward trend in total pork production and exports is expected from 2027 to 2035.

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

Molins de Rei and El Papiol are included within the high-risk infected zone after two new positive wild boars were found in the first municipality.

The outbreak started on a cattle farm.

EFSA’s yearly report shows continued high compliance with official limits in 2024.

South Africa unveils first locally made foot-and-mouth vaccine in 20 years to tackle major outbreak and boost national vaccine production.