ASF spreads through Romania
The disease has been detected in domestic pigs in a new Romanian county, specifically in Constanta, in the east of the country.
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Current situation of ASF in the European Union
Next, we present data on the evolution of African swine fever in pigs and wild boars in the EU countries between 2014 and June 2018.
ASF: cooperation between Germany and Poland
To prevent the appearance of African swine fever in Germany and the spreading of this disease, the German and Polish specialised administrations are joining efforts.
Relevant measures to prevent the spread of ASF in the European Union domestic pig sector
This study systematically reviewed available measures to prevent the spread of ASF in the EU domestic pig sector distinguishing between commercial, non-commercial, and outdoor farms.
Romania: New ASF outbreak in domestic pigs
The animals were detected on backyard farms located near the border with Ukraine.
UE prohibit the dispatch of live feral pigs to other Member States and to third countries
Taking into account the high risk of transmission of ASF by wild boar, the EU has banned the dispatch of wild boars between Member States.
Denmark: Parliament approves fence to keep out African swine fever
Parliament approved plans to erect a 1.5-metre fence across the Danish-German border.
What to do when faced with a suspicion of African Swine Fever?
Prevention against ASF involves farmers, farm staff, veterinarians, lorry drivers, hunters and the Official Veterinary Services.
Poland will review the plans for the building of a wall to stop ASF
Despite the rejection by the Government, the team comprised by several ministers will review the plans for the building of the wall.
ASF: greater restrictions in areas of Poland and Latvia
The new cases of African Swine Fever in Poland and Latvia represent an increase in the level of risk and the affected areas must be subject to further restrictions.
Hungary: ASF in a wild boar near Ukraine
African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in a dead wild boar found in Hungary, a few kilometres away from the border with Ukraine.
Collecting data on wild boar abundance across Europe
The Consortium ENETWILD is focusing on the collection of wild boar abundance and occurrence data for the analysis of the risk factors of African Swine Fever spread.
Increase in ASF cases in wild boars in Hungary
Since the confirmation of the first ASF case in the country, 6 animals have already been affected by the disease.
New ASF case in a wild boar in Hungary
A second case of ASF in a wild boar has been confirmed in Hungary
New ASF outbreak in Moldova
Last Friday, the veterinary authorities of Moldova informed the WOAH/OIE of the appearance of a new ASF outbreak in pigs.
Ban on Hungarian pork expanded
Following the discovery of African swine fever in a wild boar in northern Hungary, several countries have announced a ban on pork and pork products.