MSD Animal Health has announced a significant breakthrough in the development of a vaccine against African swine fever (ASF). Although the commercial launch is still some way off, the results of initial studies provide encouraging scientific evidence of both efficacy and safety.

Taiwan’s first African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, detected in October, was swiftly contained. The likely cause of infection was feeding pigs with unprocessed food waste. Meanwhile, ASF continues to spread across Asia and Europe, causing severe economic losses to the global swine industry.

After a prolonged period of diplomatic tension, China and Canada have announced their intention to revive trade and economic cooperation, particularly in the agricultural sector. The news was reported by Reuters, citing China’s official Xinhua News Agency.

The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) has announced the official opening of the Tanzanian market for the export of Brazilian meat products, including poultry, pork, hatching eggs, and day-old chicks. The decision was confirmed by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), and the announcement was made by Luís Rua, Secretary for Trade and International Relations, during an event held in Brasília.

The recent African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Taiwan — a market that until recently had remained one of the few in East Asia free from the virus — could have opened new opportunities for U.S. pork exports. However, analysts note that long-standing non-tariff barriers in Taiwan have restricted U.S. pork access to the local market for more than a decade.

Although there are still more than two weeks before the official release of Danish Crown’s financial results, the company’s board of directors has already decided on the final payment for its suppliers. The decision comes amid China’s increase in import duties on pork from the EU, which has significantly affected the profitability of exports.

Starting November 3, plant-based feed ingredients imported into Canada from Taiwan will be subject to stricter control measures, according to an announcement by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The agency introduced changes to its import permit requirements aimed at preventing the spread of African swine fever (ASF).

Scientists from Shanxi Agricultural University and Capital Medical University have developed an innovative CRISPR-based diagnostic platform that can detect the African swine fever virus (ASFV) in just 20 minutes. The simplicity and high accuracy of the method make it a powerful tool for early detection and rapid response to outbreaks, potentially helping to prevent virus spread and protect the swine industry.

The use of carbon dioxide (CO₂) as a method of stunning pigs should be prohibited — this is the conclusion reached by the UK Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) following an extensive review of scientific evidence on the impact of high CO₂ concentrations on pigs during slaughter. The recommendation aims to prevent pain, fear, and suffering experienced by animals when exposed to this stunning method.

Pig prices in Spain continue to fall, with the market appearing to have reached one of its lowest points of the year. October has been particularly challenging for the sector: for the past 16 weeks, prices have been declining steadily. From July 10 to early November, the live pig price dropped from €1.815/kg to €1.369/kg, representing a decrease of more than €0.44 per kilogram, or over €50 per animal.

Between January and September 2025, China imported approximately 780,000 tons of pork, nearly matching last year’s figure of 790,000 tons in 2024. Despite this stability, imports remain 76% lower than during the same period in 2020, when they reached a record 3.28 million tons.

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs of South Korea (MAFRA) has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to completely eradicate Classical Swine Fever (CSF) in the country by 2030. At the same time, the government intends to minimize outbreaks of other major viral pig diseases, such as Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS).

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed new trade agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia, opening opportunities for American pork producers to export to both countries. The deal with Malaysia is considered particularly significant for the U.S. pork industry, according to the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC).

Unsterilized food waste was the likely source of the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak confirmed on October 21 at a pig farm in Wuqi District, Taichung (Taiwan), Deputy Minister of Agriculture Tu Wen-jane announced during a press conference held by the African Swine Fever Forward Command Center.

The White House has released details of a new trade agreement between the United States and China, reached last week between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. One of the key outcomes is China’s decision to suspend all retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods imposed since March 2025.

On October 29, 2025, France and Japan officially concluded a regionalization agreement concerning the control of African swine fever (ASF). The document, which takes effect immediately, is the result of seven years of negotiations between the veterinary and sanitary authorities of both countries.