Significant increase in losses due to the ASF in Russia
Costs due to ASF outbreaks exceeded 1,200 million rubles, that’s 12.6 times more than in 2015.
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Amended measures relating to African swine fever in certain Member States
The ocurence of new cases of ASF in wild boars in parts of Latvia and Poland has led the Commission to extend restrictions in these areas. In contrast, in certain areas of Latvia and Lithuania the situation in domestic pigs has improved.
Russia confirms new outbreaks of ASF
An outbreak was confirmed on a commercial pig farm with a total of 5.165 susceptible animals.
Russia has detected the presence of ASF virus genetic material in sausages
The Rosselkhoznadzor has informed of the presence of ASF (African swine fever) virus genetic material in sausages from an abattoir located in Lytkarinsky, in the oblast of Moscow.
FAO joins forces with Moldovan authorities against African swine fever
During the workshop, participants got updates on prevention and control measures planned by Moldovan authorities, and learned new methods and strategies from FAO international experts.
Bulgaria will be able to export live pigs to the EU again
After a ban of 10 years, Bulgaria will be able to export live pigs to the EU again, according to the information provided by the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency
Ukraine confirms two new ASF cases on commercial farms
A farm with 6,300 susceptible animals and another one with 737 located in Sokolivka (Vasylkivskiy) and Tetiyiv (Tetiyivskiy), both in the oblast of Kiev.
The conclusions of the Ministerial Conference on African swine fever
The meeting of the representatives of eleven Member States with Commissioner Andriukaitis ended with the adoption of twelve joint conclusions.
New ASF outbreak on a commercial farm in Russia
The outbreak was detected in a commercial farm with a total of 43,884 susceptible pigs, 150 of which were diagnosed.
Map of new restriction areas in Poland due to ASF
The situation of the disease as of 11 October according to the data of the Ministry of Agriculture of Poland is as follows...
Comprehensive support programme in the pigmeat sector in connection to African swine fever
The Commission showed openness to these request and restated its commitment to finding solutions.
Commission amends the areas with restrictions due to ASF in Poland and Lithuania
After the recent outbreaks of ASF in Poland and Lithuania, the Commission has established new measures restricting the movement of animals and their products as well as changes in the affected regions.
Development of a novel lateral flow assay for detection of African swine fever in blood
The newly developed LFA allows rapid and reliable detection of ASFV, at field and laboratory level, providing a new useful tool for control programs and in situations where laboratory support and skilled personnel are limited.
First cases of African Swine Fever in Moldova
The outbreaks have been confirmed in Donduseni district, north of the country.
Animal Health: Commission further updates control measures to combat African swine fever
A review of preparedness to ASF carried out by the EU Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET) for Romania and Hungary, due to their proximity with non-EU countries that may represent a specific ASF risk like Ukraine and Moldova, and for Estonia.
Ukraine confirms new ASF outbreaks on commercial farms
Two of the affected farms house more than 6,000 susceptible animals.