Germany: ASF annual report 2025
While a total of 1,623 cases of African swine fever (ASF) were reported in the first and second quarters, the numbers declined significantly from the summer onward. Despite the ASF outbreak being reported in North Rhine-Westphalia in mid-June and a new case occurring in the Hochsauerland district, the curve for ASF cases dropped sharply from the middle of the year: only 224 cases were registered in the third quarter, and only 147 so far in the fourth quarter. This decline is clearly evident – a positive sign for the fight against ASF in Germany.
Hesse was particularly affected by African swine fever (ASF) last year – according to TSIS, over 1,600 cases were recorded in this state alone in 2025. Since May, the situation there has also eased considerably – although isolated cases are still being detected. In North Rhine-Westphalia, an outbreak occurred in the Olpe district in mid-June, briefly increasing the number of cases. Thanks to swift and decisive measures, the spread was contained – but ASF cases are still being reported regularly. Overall, North Rhine-Westphalia recorded only a fraction of the number of cases in 2025 compared to Hesse, namely 289.
In other German states such as Brandenburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Baden-Württemberg, the situation has calmed down: Brandenburg and Rhineland-Palatinate each reported only 17 cases in 2025 (most recently in May and September), Baden-Württemberg had 26 cases (most recently in July), and Saxony had only a single case of African swine fever (ASF) in February. In many regions, the restricted zones have therefore already been reduced in size or lifted.
Particularly encouraging is the fact that not a single pig farm was affected by ASF in 2025. This demonstrates that the biosecurity measures implemented by pig farmers are effective. Since the beginning of this year, three cases of ASF have been reported in North Rhine-Westphalia (as of January 5, 2026).
Despite the positive trend, the risk of introduction remains. Several EU countries are affected by African swine fever (ASF), and a new outbreak is possible at any time. The recent ASF outbreak in Spain demonstrates this. It is therefore all the more important that all pig farmers continue to maintain high hygiene standards on their farms, consistently adhere to biosecurity measures, and exercise extreme caution. Only in this way can the positive development of the past year continue into 2026.
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