Germany: Fall game search dogs have proven their worth in identifying African swine fever

Published 2021년 8월 9일

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is preparing for the possible introduction of African swine fever (ASF) by training fall game search dogs. The dogs can search areas that are difficult for modern technology, such as reeds and tall grass. Since the first case of ASF was detected in Germany in September 2020, over 6,900 pigs and wild boars have been tested in 2021. The country has also implemented various preventive measures, including financing game cooling technology and constructing a temporary protective fence on the border with Poland and Brandenburg.

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08/09/2021 | 11:24:00 | ID: 30663 | Department: Agriculture | Agricultural policy Schwerin (agrar-PR) - Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is continuing to prepare for a possible introduction of African swine fever with the training of fall game search dogs. The distance between ASP certificates in Brandenburg (Barnim district) and the state border of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is about 38 km as the crow flies. Evidence in western Poland is only 33 kilometers away as the crow flies. "This means that the ASP is practically on our doorstep and my concern that it will be introduced to MV is still great," said Backhaus. In the past few months, 21 hunting dogs and their 17 dog handlers were trained in two courses specifically for the search for dead wild boar trained. 8 teams have been regularly in use in the ASP restriction areas in Brandenburg and Saxony since February. Environment and Agriculture Minister Dr. Till Backhaus exchanged experiences with veterinarians, foresters and ...

Source: Agrar