Sri Lanka Added to Federal List of Countries with African Swine Fever

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:33 AM

Federal agriculture officials have officially designated Sri Lanka as a region affected by African Swine Fever following confirmed cases in the country. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service updated its tracking list to include the island nation.

Federal agriculture authorities have officially designated Sri Lanka as a region impacted by African Swine Fever, according to an announcement from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

The agency has updated its official registry on the APHIS website to include the island nation following verified cases of the disease within Sri Lanka’s borders.

This designation comes as part of ongoing federal efforts to monitor and track the global spread of African Swine Fever, which poses significant risks to pig populations worldwide.

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