African swine fever cases fell sharply in EU in 2024, report finds

African swine fever cases fell sharply in EU in 2024, report finds

An ASF outbreak on a pig farm typically results in the culling of all animals and the imposition of export restrictions by trade partners.

Significant reduction of African swine fever within the EU

Stockholm – The number of domestic pigs infected with African swine fever within the EU decreased by 83 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year. In 2024, a total of 333 cases of African swine fever were detected in the EU member states. In 2023, the corresponding figure was 1,929, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The number of cases is the lowest since 2017. The decrease is mainly due to fewer cases reported from Rom…

Philippine hog industry recovery may take three years

With the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) still holding off on giving commercial clearance for African swine fever (ASF) vaccines, the hog industry is left in limbo — and experts say it could take up to three years before things go back to normal.

African swine fever cases in EU domestic pigs plummet 83%

EFSA’s annual report indicates that 30% of all outbreaks in wild boar were reported by Poland.