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African swine fever management in Dominican Republic

Overview

In the Dominican Republic, authorities have implemented strict sanitary controls to combat African swine fever (ASF). Initial measures included establishing epidemiological fences, conducting targeted culling, restricting the movement of live pigs, and providing biosecurity assistance to producers to contain outbreaks in border communities.

By late 2026, the situation showed significant improvement. Data from the Ministry of Agriculture indicated a 75.8% drop in ASF cases between January and July compared to the previous year. The decline was most pronounced in June and July, with only nine new cases reported as of August 20, primarily involving backyard animals in Cotuí and Elías Piña. This reduction in prevalence also resulted in a substantial decrease in government compensation spending for producers.

Entities

Abel Madera · Dominican Republic · Brazil Ministry of Agriculture · Directorate General of Livestock · Ministry of Agriculture (Dominican Republic)

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] African swine fever cases in the Dominican Republic decreased by 75.8% between January and July compared to the previous year. www.diariolibre.com · eldia.com.do
[● 2 SOURCES] In June, cases dropped from 181 in 2025 to 27 in 2026. www.diariolibre.com · eldia.com.do
[● 2 SOURCES] The virus is highly resistant and there is currently no vaccine available. www.diariolibre.com · eldia.com.do
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Dominican Republic expects to spend 60 million pesos on producer compensations this year, down from 350 million pesos last year. www.diariolibre.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] As of August 20, nine cases have been recorded, primarily in Cotuí and Elías Piña. eldia.com.do

Timeline

8 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Dominican Republic reports 75.8% drop in African swine fever cases
African swine fever cases in the Dominican Republic fell by 75.8% between January and July 2026 compared to 2025, significantly reducing government compensation costs for producers.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Panama tightens airport quarantine while Dominican Republic battles African swine fever
Panama tightens airport quarantine for new international flights, while the Dominican Republic keeps African swine fever under strict control, with regional monitoring by Brazil and OIE.

Sources

diariolibre.com · eldia.com.do · hoy.com.do · lavanguardia.com · revistacampo.es · totrubi.cat · vilapress.cat