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ASF spreads to new region in South Korea
This was the first outbreak of 2024 and the first case of African swine fever in the Gyeongbuk region.
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South Korea Removes FMD Livestock Restrictions
South Korea has removed restrictions imposed on livestock movement in May to curb the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), after no additional cases were found.
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South Korea Reopened for German Pork
The first three German slaughter and processing plants were re-approved by the Korean authorities for export to South Korea.
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South Korea: ASF outbreaks on two large farms
Over 13,000 animals were culled on pig farms in Gangwon-do.
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Estimated sow inventory in the leading swine producing countries
The breeding stock in the European Union continues to contract and a decrease of 0.8% is projected for the United States. Mexico is expected to surpass Canada and South Korea.
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South Korea strengthens measures to control ASF
Thermal drones, capture teams, and professional carcass search teams will be put in place in critical African swine fever control areas.
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South Korea: ASF found in wild boar further south
The infected wild boar was found 52km away from where ASF had previously occurred in wild boars in the country.
