African swine fever is spreading in Italy, with 703 infected wild boars already identified this year, particularly in the Parma ham production area, causing concern for pig farmers and ham producers. The disease has led to restrictions on Italian pork exports to several countries, including China, Japan, Taiwan, Mexico, and recently Canada. The Parma Ham Consortium assures there are no restrictions on the commercialization of pork and pork products within the European Union. The Italian pig sector is experiencing significant economic losses, with the damage to the industry estimated to have risen to around 464 million euros in the past two years, and the government is considering an extraordinary plan to capture wild boars and eradicate the disease.