The ASF situation in Europe remains tense
The situation regarding African swine fever (ASF) in Europe remains dynamic. This is reported by the Agricultural Market Information Company (AMI), citing current figures from the animal disease statistics of the Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI).
Poland reports the most cases
As of May 12, 2026, 4,698 cases of African swine fever (ASF) had been registered across Europe. However, the burden is very unevenly distributed: Poland has by far the most outbreaks, accounting for almost a quarter of all reported cases. In many other countries, only isolated cases have been detected. Overall, the infection remains concentrated primarily in Eastern Europe and the Baltic states.
Domestic pig populations are rarely affected
Infections in domestic pig farms remain rare. Most of these cases still occur in Romania. In other countries, the disease is largely confined to wild boar.
Spain: Low case numbers, but expanded lockdown zones
Spain, Europe's largest pork producer, has reported relatively few cases so far. Nevertheless, a restricted zone recently had to be expanded after a case was discovered in a previously unaffected area.
Germany: Saxony once again in focus
In Germany, three regions are currently confirmed to be affected – North Rhine-Westphalia, Saxony, and Hesse. Saxony was temporarily considered ASF-free, but had to revert to control measures after new cases were discovered in wild boar. Protection and containment strategies are also being continuously adapted in other affected areas.
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