The ASF situation in Asian countries remains tense, although signs of stabilisation are observed in certain regions. In particular, the Philippines recently reported 52 new outbreaks in domestic pigs to the World Organisation for Animal Health, mainly in the southern part of the country, on the island of Mindanao. These outbreaks span 14 provinces and involve at least 283 animals.
Since the start of the epizootic in 2020, a total of 1,880 infection sites have been recorded in the country, with more than 80,000 pigs affected. At the same time, another wave of ASF spread continues in the northern part of the country (Luzon), where 2,444 outbreaks have been registered since 2019, affecting around 460,000 pigs.
At the same time, the situation in the Philippines shows some improvement in 2026: 55 cases were confirmed in the first quarter compared to 207 in the same period of 2025. Active outbreaks are currently concentrated in five regions of the country.
New ASF cases have also been reported in India, where the virus was confirmed at a private farm in the state of Chhattisgarh. Due to increased mortality, dozens of animals were culled, with total losses exceeding 300 pigs. At the same time, the country is continuing to test an ASF vaccine developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research, which has already entered its second phase of trials.
In other countries of the region, the situation remains unstable. In Indonesia, five ASF outbreaks were recorded during March, significantly fewer than a year earlier. In Vietnam, the virus has been detected in 25 provinces and cities since the beginning of the year.
Against this backdrop, a positive development is Taiwan declaring itself free from ASF. Following a single outbreak in October 2025 and the implementation of all required control and monitoring measures, no further virus circulation has been detected, allowing authorities to confirm its absence.
In addition to ASF, cases of classical swine fever (CSF) are also being recorded in the region. In Japan, for example, a new outbreak was detected in April at a farm with approximately 5,500 pigs. This marks the third case in the country this year and the 103rd since 2018.
In Europe, ASF remains a significant threat as well. In April, new outbreaks in domestic pigs were confirmed in Italy, Romania, and Serbia. Since the beginning of 2026, a total of 109 outbreaks have been recorded across seven countries, with the highest number reported in Romania (73).
Meanwhile, the spread of the virus among wild boar remains extensive. As of mid-April, 3,760 ASF cases have been recorded in this population across 17 European countries. The highest numbers have been reported in Poland, Lithuania, Italy, Hungary, and Latvia.
Additional risks are posed by cross-border movement of infected products. In Luxembourg, authorities intercepted a package containing nearly 10 kg of ASF-infected pork from Romania. The products were destroyed, and investigations are ongoing.
Thus, despite local successes in certain countries, African swine fever remains a systemic threat to the global pig industry. The geographical spread of the virus and its persistence in wild populations require continuous strengthening of biosecurity measures and enhanced international coordination.
PigUA.info, based on materials from feedstrategy.com