Swine news - Pig health

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.

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

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

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.

Since the last report on February 17, three new outbreaks have been detected with a total of 33 cases, bringing the number of positive wild boars to 195.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Hunts will be carried out on weekends to reduce the wild boar population.

Mozambique’s Niassa province bans sale and transport of pork of unknown origin after suspected African swine fever in Lago district.

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.

These pigs have been deemed safe for human consumption and for use in livestock feeds.

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.

The individual route of personal imports of products of animal origin was considered the highest risk pathway.

Thirteen animals were found dead, all located within the high-risk zone defined by the 6-kilometer radius.