Many Romanian breeders slaughtered their pigs a month and a half before Christmas

Many Romanian breeders slaughtered their Christmas pigs a month and a half before Christmas. They are afraid of being left without them. New cases of African swine fever in our northern neighbor have led to the euthanasia of herds, informs Agrointel.ro. ASF was also found in the Plovdiv region - mass inspections are starting The mayor of Verguleasa Valentin Pichiu noted that the atmosphere in the area is Christmas, referring to the previously slaughtered animals. The pigs from the affected households were euthanized and buried as required. Many people, fearing they would be left without them, slaughtered them early, the mayor told digi24.ro. Locals say they are afraid they will be left without pigs even at Christmas. They worked hard to raise the animals that fed their families. That's why they prefer to sacrifice them now. Advertisements for the sale of pigs can now be seen. Those who have not yet slaughtered their animals do their best to keep their farm clean and disinfected ...