Four new cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed in wild boar in Catalonia over the past week. All were detected within the high-risk zone, which currently covers 19 municipalities. The total number of positive cases since the beginning of the outbreak has risen to 379. The new cases were reported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Government of Catalonia.

From 11 to 13 August, a series of online training sessions on the responsible use of antimicrobials was held for representatives of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, pork producers and dairy producers. The training focused on new veterinary requirements and the practical use of antibiotics in different livestock sectors.

In russia’s Tyumen Region, pigs are being seized and destroyed on a large scale from private households due to an outbreak of a disease that local authorities describe as “particularly dangerous.” Veterinary authorities have not disclosed the official diagnosis, while animal owners suspect that African swine fever may be the cause.

On 20–21 August, Vinnytsia will host the final training sessions for representatives of territorial communities as part of a series focused on the responsible use of antibiotics and efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The event will conclude a multi-month programme of regional trainings that has involved communities from different regions of Ukraine.

Finland has confirmed 11 additional cases of African swine fever (ASF) in dead wild boar. The total number of infected animals detected since 30 July has risen to 14, prompting the authorities to expand the area where restrictions on hunting and forestry activities are in place.

Denmark’s pig sector could be entering a period of significant change due to new environmental and veterinary requirements proposed by the government. A carbon tax, stricter animal welfare standards and tighter restrictions on antibiotic use could increase production costs and reduce pork supply, with consequences for the wider European market.

In 2025, pork consumption in France increased by 2.7% to 2.172 million tonnes in carcass-weight equivalent. Lower prices were among the factors supporting demand growth, but at the same time the country became more dependent on foreign supplies, with imports now accounting for 29% of domestic pork consumption.

In the first half of 2026, pork production in China increased by 3.3% compared with the same period last year. At the same time, the pig herd remained virtually stable, while slaughter volumes rose by 1.7%.

Hungary has reported a second case of African swine fever (ASF) in domestic pigs. The virus was detected at a pig farm in Somogy County, where 1,850 pigs are kept. The entire herd is to be culled. The new case was reported by Hungary’s National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih), according to Reuters.

Global pork production growth is expected to slow in the second half of 2026, gradually helping to reduce oversupply and restore market balance. At the same time, Rabobank does not expect a significant recovery in prices before 2027 due to weak demand and structural changes in consumption.

A potential reduction in pig production in Denmark is raising concerns among Polish producers, as Poland remains heavily dependent on imports of Danish piglets. A decline in these supplies could complicate the recovery of the sow herd, which has only recently begun to stabilise after years of contraction, said Aleksander Dargiewicz, president of the Polish Pig Farmers Association Polpig, in an interview with the local outlet Wiescirolnicze.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $35 million in funding for partnership projects aimed at eradicating and controlling feral swine populations, which pose a threat to agriculture, the environment, and human and animal health. These invasive animals cause more than $3.4 billion in damage in the United States each year.

From January to June 2026, the United States exported 189,700 tonnes of pork to Japan, 17% more than in the same period last year. The value of shipments increased by 12% to $721.3 million, making Japan one of the key drivers of U.S. pork exports in the first half of the year. This is according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

In January–June 2026, the Philippines imported 455,400 tonnes of pork, 11% more than in the same period last year. Brazil remained the leading supplier, accounting for nearly half of the country’s total pork imports.

New carcasses of young wild boar have been found in the municipality of Virolahti in south-eastern Finland, where African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed for the first time in the country’s history earlier this week. Samples have been sent for laboratory testing to determine whether the animals died from ASF.

A new case of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in the village of Kumari, Vradiivka community, Pervomaisk district, Mykolaiv region. The virus was detected in a private household, after which quarantine measures were introduced and protection and surveillance zones were established in the area.

On 12 August, an online training session entitled “Responsible Use of Antibiotics in Commercial Livestock Production” will take place via Zoom. Participation is free of charge, offering an opportunity to receive practical guidance in a single day on new veterinary requirements, responsible antibiotic use and the prevention of bacterial diseases from leading industry experts.

On 4–5 August, Uzhhorod hosted training sessions for representatives of territorial communities focused on the responsible use of antibiotics in livestock production, risk communication and efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The training continued a series of regional events held under the EpiC project with the participation of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

In the first quarter of 2026, European Union countries produced 5.8 million tonnes of pork, 2.7%, or 153,100 tonnes, more than a year earlier.