Poland: Another ASF outbreak detected in pigs, it's already 113 this year

Published 2021년 10월 19일

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In 2021, 113 outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in pigs have been confirmed, with the latest outbreak reported in a farm in Czarzyzna, Łubnice commune, Staszów poviat, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland. The Veterinary Inspection is implementing measures to eradicate the disease, including killing and disposing of pigs, cleaning and disinfection, and designating infected and endangered areas. There are no vaccines or medications for ASF, which has serious socio-economic consequences. The symptoms of ASF are similar to classical swine fever and can include fever, loss of appetite, lack of energy, miscarriage, internal bleeding, and sudden death.

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Based on the results of laboratory tests obtained from the PIWet - PIB Puławy, the Chief Veterinary Officer informs about the finding of 113 African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in pigs in 2021. ASF outbreak no. 2021/113 (primary outbreak) was designated on October 14, 2021 in a farm where 51 pigs (7 sows, 30 piglets, 13 fattening pigs, 1 boar) were kept, located in the town of Czarzyzna, Łubnice commune, Staszów poviat, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, i.e. in the area covered by restrictions I listed in the annex to the Commission Implementing Regulation (CCIP) 2021/605. This area is adjacent to the area covered by restriction III designated due to virus outbreaks in pigs in the Mielec County in the Podkarpackie Province. READ MORE: Classical Swine Fever - The European Commission has announced a tender for vaccines! In the farm where the ASF outbreak has been detected, the Veterinary Inspection implements all measures related to the eradication of the disease, in accordance with the ...

Source: SwiatRolnika