Swine

Drones used to stop spread of ASF in Estonia

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Hunters in Estonia have started using drones to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in domestic pig herds with new techniques, writes ERR News.

Croatia confirms 89 ASF outbreaks and 2,822 pigs culled as infection approaches largest production systems

Monday, July 20, 2026

More than 50 million euros invested in disease control since 2023 has not prevented the spread, with illegal transport and unregistered pigs identified as key contributing factors.

Veterinary staff shortages undermine disease control in Vietnam's Lao Cai as ASF spreads to 15 communes

Thursday, July 16, 2026

86 of 99 commune-level agricultural departments lack dedicated livestock or veterinary personnel, forcing disease surveillance to rely on village heads and farmer self-reporting.

Kakamega County, Kenya, issues alert over potential ASF outbreak

Thursday, July 16, 2026

The Kakamega County government in Kenya, has issued an alert over a possible outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Shinyalu and Ikolomani subcounties.

More than 250 pigs in Gorkha, Nepal, dead from ASF

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

More than 250 pigs have died of African swine fever (ASF) in Gorkha, Nepal.

WOAH publishes new guidelines to support evidence-based vaccine use for ASF

Monday, June 29, 2026

As African swine fever (ASF) continues to affect pig production, animal health systems, and safe trade worldwide, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has published new guidelines to support evidence-based vaccine use.

ASF outbreak in the Philippines' Negros Occidental triggers movement bans across Visayas provinces

Monday, June 29, 2026

Four provincial governments have imposed restrictions on live hog and pork movements as laboratory-confirmed cases spread from San Enrique municipality, where around 500 pigs have died.

Philippines expects commercial release certification for Vietnamese ASF vaccine by Q3 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026

The AVAC live vaccine, once approved, will be distributed through biologics stores and veterinary outlets registered with the Bureau of Animal Industry, as the country's hog industry continues its recovery from seven years of ASF losses.

Vietnam's Dong Nai culls over 1,900 pigs after African swine fever confirmed at contract farm

Friday, June 26, 2026

The outbreak at a household-operated contract facility in Tan Phu Ward was linked to an open housing system that allowed insect exposure, with authorities warning the disease situation may remain complicated in coming months.

Hog farmers in Philippines advised to prepare for ASF during start of rainy season

Friday, June 26, 2026

Local hog farmers in the Philippines should prepare for the possible spread of African swine fever (ASF) during the onset of the rainy season, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) said.