First case of African swine fever detected in Montenegro

Published 2024년 1월 23일

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Montenegro has confirmed its first case of African Swine Fever (ASF) after two wild boars found dead in the village of Kovači tested positive for the disease. In response, the country's veterinary service has established quarantine zones and restricted the movement of pigs and pig products from infected areas. An active vaccination campaign is in progress, with international assistance, including technical advice from the World Organization for Animal Health and humanitarian aid from Russia, China, and Serbia.

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Recently, two dead wild boars were found in the village of Kovači, near the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. They were tested and confirmed positive for African Swine Fever (ASF). This is the first case of the disease in Montenegro, which was reported to the World Organization for Animal Health, reports the information and analytical agency Emeat.ru. Montenegro has confirmed the first case of African swine fever (ASF) on its territory. On January 12, 2024, two dead wild boars were found in the village of Kovaci, Niksic region, 500 meters from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the ASF virus, which was the first recorded case of the disease in Montenegro reported to the World Organization for Animal Health. The detection of ASF in Montenegro is of serious concern as it is the first confirmed presence of the virus in the country, which could lead to the spread of the disease among the livestock pigs and wild boars. The authorities ...

Source: Agrosektor