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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Taiwanese prosecutors indict father and son for false evidence concerning ASF outbreak at pig farm
Prosecutors in Taiwan last week indicted a father and son for falsifying evidence that African swine fever (ASF) broke out at their pig farm in Taichung's Wuqi District last October and recommended that the court give them heavy sentences.
Monday, March 2, 2026
New BASF appointee to lead corporate communications and government relations
New BASF appointee Thomas Biegi will assume responsibility for the company's Corporate Communications and Government Relations department effective April 1, 2026.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Taiwan applies again for ASF-free status
Taiwan on February 21 filed an application to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) to self-declare the self-ruled island free of African swine fever (ASF), as no positive cases were detected over the past three months.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Catalonia, Spain, expands high-risk area for ASF again
The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of Catalonia, Spain, has expanded its high-risk area for African swine fever (ASF) once again, after the detection of seven new cases in wild boars.
Monday, February 9, 2026
Close to 4,000 pigs to be put down after ASF strikes farm in South Gyeongsang, South Korea
Authorities in South Korea will cull 3,900 pigs after African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed at a farm in Changnyeong County, South Gyeongsang, the provincial government said on February 4.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Resolution approved to modify measures against ASF in Catalonia, Spain
The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food in Catalonia, Spain, has approved a resolution modifying the measures for the prevention and control of African swine fever (ASF) in the region, while also reporting 18 positive n ...
Monday, January 26, 2026
South Korean authorities restrict access to farms following ASF outbreak in Pocheon and Anseong
Authorities in South Korea are restricting access to farms in eight cities and regions in Gyeonggi after receiving reports of African swine fever (ASF), which were confirmed at two pig farms in Pocheon and Anseong.
Monday, January 19, 2026
South Korea sees first ASF case in about two months
South Korea on January 17 confirmed its first case of African swine fever (ASF) in about two months, prompting the authorities to cull thousands of pigs and issue a standstill order to prevent the virus from spreading.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Roslin: Stem cell study aids efforts to tackle ASF
A £1.6 million (US$2.2 million) study will aim to define factors linked to susceptibility and resistance to African swine fever (ASF) in domestic and wild pigs, the Roslin Institute announced last month.
Friday, January 9, 2026
ASF cases in Spain rouse concerns about protecting pigs in UK
Following recent outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in Spain, UK pig producers are being urged to maintain strong biosecurity measures and ensure robust contingency plans are in place.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Catalonia, Spain, confirms 18 more wild boar hit by ASF
The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of Catalonia, Spain, announced on January 5 that 18 more wild boar have fallen prey to African swine fever (ASF) near Cerdanyola del Vallès.
Monday, December 22, 2025
No indication that ASF outbreak in Spain originates from research center, agriculture minister says
The Agriculture Minister of Catalonia, Spain, Òscar Ordeig, has explained that experts from the European Commission and the Ministry of Agriculture have not yet found "any indication" that the origin of the African swine fever (ASF) outbrea ...
Monday, December 22, 2025
Spanish police raids animal health lab as authorities investigate cause of ASF in country
Police in Spain raided a leading animal health research laboratory on December 18 as part of an investigation into whether a recent outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) originated from research facilities.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Authorities in Spain explores link between ASF outbreak in Catalonia and potential leak from research site
Spanish authorities investigating the African swine fever outbreak in Catalonia are looking into the possibility that the disease may have leaked from a research facility and are focusing on five nearby laboratories as potential sources.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Taiwan seeks ASF-free status next year
Taiwan's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHIA) on December 9 said that it plans to apply to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on February 2026, to regain the self-ruled island’s status as free from African sw ...

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