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Last summer, EFSA launched a major campaign to raise awareness of the disease in south-east Europe. The campaign was carried out in partnership with local authorities in countries comprising a “region of concern” — Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia — due to their proximity to countries where ASF is present.
EFSA is now extending the campaign – aimed primarily at farmers – to Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Slovakia, Estonia, Hungary and Romania.
The campaign complements the ongoing efforts of the European Commission and other international organisations aimed at eradicating the disease in Europe.
Objectives and audiences
The campaign aims to raise awareness and understanding of ASF in all 18 countries and is aimed at groups of people and individuals who come into contact with domestic pigs and wild boar, particularly pig farmers. It is being implemented with the invaluable assistance of local veterinary organisations, farmers’ groups, hunting associations, border police, and other relevant bodies.
Detect, Prevent, Report
Because an ASF outbreak can have such devastating effects, detection, prevention and reporting are essential if this disease is to be contained. These are the key words of the campaign.
We will be sharing factsheets, infographics, ready-to-use social media posts and other materials. Find out more on the campaign website: : www.efsa.europa.eu/StopASF
15 July 2021/ EFSA/ European Union.
https://www.efsa.europa.eu
