Serbia records most ASF outbreaks in Europe this year

A sudden spike in African swine fever (ASF) that has hit domestic pigs in recent months has pushed the Serbian outbreak total this year close to 700, while Moldova and Romania also record new cases in Europe.

Jackie Linden
October 12, 2026
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For the year to date and among European countries, the most outbreaks of ASF in domestic swine have been recorded in the Republic of Serbia.

The Serbian total stands at 695, according to the latest update of the Animal Disease Information System by the European Commission (EC; as of October 7). The database monitors selected transboundary animal diseases in European Union (EU) member states and some adjacent countries.

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