# African swine fever management in Dominican Republic

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/african-swine-fever-management-in-dominican-republic
> Updated: 2026-09-03T16:05:56.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- African swine fever cases in the Dominican Republic decreased by 75.8% between January and July compared to the previous year. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- In June, cases dropped from 181 in 2025 to 27 in 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The virus is highly resistant and there is currently no vaccine available. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Dominican Republic expects to spend 60 million pesos on producer compensations this year, down from 350 million pesos last year. (single source)
- As of August 20, nine cases have been recorded, primarily in Cotuí and Elías Piña. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: 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.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-reports-758-drop-in-african-swine-fever-cases

### 2026-08-06: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panama-tightens-airport-quarantine-while-dominican-republic-battles-african-swine-fever

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