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These drones, equipped with thermal cameras, allow the detection and monitoring of wild boar populations, the main vectors of the virus. The measure seeks to improve surveillance and containment of the disease in difficult-to-access areas. This strategy is in addition to other measures such as the intensive search for carcasses and the construction of fences to limit the movement of wild boars.
The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) has detailed that these actions are being carried out in coordination with regional and local authorities, stressing the importance of international collaboration, especially with neighboring countries such as Poland, where ASF cases have also been reported.
For more information on ASF cases worldwide please visit our special ASF section.
July 17, 2024/ BMEL/ Germany.
https://www.bmel.de
