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Thursday, May 7, 2026
Philippines expands hog repopulation drive with 32,000 gilts to rebuild post ASF swine herd
The Department of Agriculture steps up its recovery programme with fresh funding and a target to add six million hogs by 2028 as disease containment improves.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
North Korea struck by ASF again
African swine fever (ASF) is spreading again across parts of North Korea in 2026, driving down pig numbers at both state farms and private household operations and sending pork prices sharply higher in local markets.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Pig movement suspended in Rwandan districts following ASF outbreak
Authorities have banned pig trading and movement in Bugesera and Rusizi districts, Rwanda, following an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam authorities culled 100 ASF-infected pigs following enforcement action
Authorities in Quang Tri Province, central Vietnam, have destroyed 100 pigs found to be infected with African swine fever (ASF) after intercepting a truck transporting them to southern Vietnam without proper veterinary papers, officials sai ...
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
ASF disrupts Spain's pork exports
Spain's pork sector is facing mounting losses after an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar triggered export restrictions and pushed down pig prices.
Monday, April 13, 2026
Taiwan's gets back ASF-free status
Taiwan has restored its status as a self-declared African swine fever (ASF)-free area with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), the Ministry of Agriculture announced early this month.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
South Korea plans to firm up quarantine measures at pig farms following discovery of ASF in feed
The South Korean government plans to strengthen quarantine measures at local pig farms, slaughterhouses and fodder production facilities, after the African swine fever (ASF) virus was detected in pig feed, the agricultural ministry said Mar ...
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.

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