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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.
Monday, July 7, 2025
UK veterinarians called upon to encourage pig producers to participate in ASF preparedness workshops
Veterinarians in the United Kingdom have been urged to encourage their pig producer clients to take part in a new series of African swine fever (ASF) preparedness workshops.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
UK to invest £1billion on new site for next ASF, disease outbreaks
A £1 billion (US$1.36 billion) investment in a new national biosecurity centre in United Kingdom will help tackle animal disease outbreaks and the risk of future pandemics, the government said.
Friday, October 11, 2024
ASF-related restrictions on pork imports from Europe come into effect in UK's Isle of Man
Restrictions on importing pork from Europe to the Isle of Man, a British Crown Dependency of the United Kingdom, came into effect in a bid to minimise the risk posed by African swine fever (ASF).
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Measures to protect UK swine industry from ASF welcomed by NFU Scotland
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has welcomed the introduction of new measures aimed at protecting swine farmers and the industry from the threat of African swine fever (ASF), Meat Management reported.
Monday, September 30, 2024
UK announces new measures to protect swine farmers from ASF
The UK has introduced new regulations aimed at protecting swine producers from the threat of African swine fever (ASF) as the disease continues its spread across Europe, New Food reported.
Friday, September 13, 2024
UK pork exports to the Philippines gain support amid El Nino and ASF challenges
The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing UK pork imports into the Philippines as a response to ongoing challenges in food supply caused by the El Nino phenomenon and the African swine fev ...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Swine farmers in Scotland, UK, demand stricter border checks amid ASF concerns
Swine farmers in Scotland, UK, are calling for stronger assurances that border checks on meat imports from the European Union (EU) are being properly conducted as African swine fever (ASF) cases reach a 10-year high, STV News reported.
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Veterinary professionals warn of bluetongue and ASF threats to UK livestock
Veterinary professionals have identified diseases such as bluetongue and African swine fever (ASF) as potential risks to UK livestock this summer, Farmers Weekly reported.
Monday, May 6, 2024
Swine industry in Scotland, UK, faces ASF threat due to import control failings
Industry leaders in Scotland, UK, have raised concerns over the looming threat of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, attributing the risk to what they perceive as the UK government's inadequate approach to import controls, Pig World rep ...
Thursday, January 18, 2024
UK concerned over illegal pork imports potentially carrying ASF
United Kingdom authorities are concerned over the threat of African swine fever (ASF) entering the country through illegal pork imports, BBC News reported.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Northern Ireland, UK agriculture department calls for public vigilance as ASF strikes Europe
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) of Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom, is urging the public to be vigilant following confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) in a number of countries across Europe.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
UK perceived to be in need of stronger border control as ASF struck Sweden
The United Kingdom is under pressure to raise the threat level of African swine fever (ASF) from medium to high after Sweden reported its first case.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Pig association concerned about UK's preparedness for potential ASF outbreak
The National Pig Association (NPA) has raised concerns in the UK Parliament over the United Kingdom's lack of preparedness for an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in terms of the impact on the vital pork export market.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
UK introduces ASF communication campaign reaching out to Romanian community
The United Kingdom's Defra has introduced a new African swine fever (ASF) communications campaign targeting the UK's Romanian community, in response to concerns over the specific of imported pork from Romania.

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