Swine flu

Spain alerts WHO of swine flu virus believed to have been transmitted between people

The Catalan health department later said the risk assessment for the population was considered “very low”

Spain detects first swine fever cases outside initial Barcelona outbreak zone

The government culled 1,423 pigs from the affected farm.

South Korea reports first African swine fever case in 2 months

Authorities said 29 of 32 pigs that died at the facility on Jan 16 tested positive for the virus.

Eight more suspected swine fever cases as Spain struggles to limit export damage

Spanish hams vacuum packed are seen at a factory in Guijuelo, Spain, April 14, 2020. REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo

One third of Spanish pork export certificates blocked since swine fever outbreak, minister says

Spain detected its first cases of African swine fever since 1994 after two dead wild boars tested positive for the virus.

South Korea issues alert after 6th case of swine fever

The government culled 1,423 pigs from the affected farm.

Taiwan detects first cases of swine fever

A vendor cuts meat at a pork stall at a local traditional market in Keelung on October 23, 2025. Taiwan has culled dozens of pigs after detecting its first cases of African swine fever, with the agriculture ministry saying on October 23 no other infections have been detected elsewhere on the island.

Vietnam warns of food supply disruptions as African swine fever spreads

FILE PHOTO: Pigs are seen at a farm outside Hanoi, Vietnam June 28, 2019. Picture taken June 28, 2019. REUTERS/Kham/File photo

Protect the prosciutto: Italy battles swine fever

In 2024 alone, between 50,000 and 60,000 pigs were slaughtered across Italy.

Indonesian man unable to pay fine deported from Taiwan for carrying roast pork and chicken

Photographs of the meal posted online show it included roast pork and chicken on a bed of rice.

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