Pig health

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

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

In this article we share the WHO guidelines for hand hygiene, which is a very important part of the day-to-day on a pig farm as incorrect washing leaves some areas dirty.

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

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

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

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

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

South Africa faces scrutiny over foot-and-mouth disease response, vaccine effectiveness, rollout gaps, and calls for stronger biosecurity and engagement.

Namibia’s N$8bn meat industry is on high alert as foot-and-mouth disease spreads in South Africa, threatening exports, jobs and livestock trade.

South Africa is on high alert as summer heat and rains raise livestock disease risks, prompting surveillance to protect farms and food security.

South Africa expands rural animal healthcare by training veterinary paraprofessionals to run enterprises that boost livestock health and livelihoods.

Given the current situation, any help in combating African swine fever is welcome.

Confirmed foot and mouth disease in a Free State piggery highlights rising risks for South Africa’s commercial pork producers.

The “normal” sporadic and unexplained abortion rate in pigs is approximately 1 to 2 % of pigs that are mated and achieve a pregnancy.

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

There are times when the present we were expecting isn't what we get...