Extra cleaning and disinfection after animal transport to Germany

Due to an outbreak of African Swine Fever in Germany on two small-scale pig farms, from 16 July means of transport for pigs, cattle, sheep and goats returning or coming from Germany must undergo a second cleaning and disinfection at an approved cleaning center immediately after entry into the Netherlands. and decontamination site. Loaded means of transport are cleaned and disinfected on site after unloading at the destination. Subsequently, a second cleaning and disinfection must now take place at a recognized cleaning and disinfection location. After this, the transporter has the proof of cleaning and disinfection completed and signed by the supervisor of the washing place. The carrier then sends this proof to the NVWA. The obligation for a second cleaning and disinfection already applied to ...