Jan 8th, 2026
2 mins
Peste des petits ruminants in Croatia
Imports of the following sheep and goat commodities from Croatia are suspended following an outbreak of Peste des Petits Ruminants that was confirmed on 13 December 2025:
- live animals
- germplasm
- raw milk and raw milk products (including raw colostrum)
For more information, read the following lists of EU and EFTA countries approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain
ASF in Spain: regionalisation measures
On 28 November 2025, Spain notified Defra that cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) were detected in wild boar within the Barcelona province.
Regionalisation measures and restrictions for ASF in Spain have now been implemented and reflected in the relevant third-country lists, following confirmation of the restricted zones by the Spanish authorities. The OVS note can be found on GOV.UK.
For further information, please visit EU and EFTA countries approved to export animals and animal products to Great Britain – data.gov.uk.
Further guidance will be issued as necessary.
