Guidance

Investigating porcine abortions, stillbirths and mummified piglets

Guidance for veterinarians investigating porcine abortions, stillbirths and mummified piglets and submitting samples to APHA.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 20 February 2026

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Investigating porcine abortions, stillbirths and mummified piglets – guidance for vets

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Details

Information notes provide vets with further guidance for circumstances such as:

• unusual seasonal events
• emerging diseases
• outbreaks of non-statutory disease

Guidance from APHA’s Surveillance Intelligence Unit (SIU).

Published 20 February 2026