Prof. Georgi Zhelev: ASF is under control in pig complexes, but the danger remains

For three years now, there have been no new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in industrial farms – proof that biosecurity measures and staff training are yielding results. However, this does not mean that the virus has disappeared. This was commented on by Dr. Georgi Zhelev from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Trakia University in Stara Zagora for Agri.BG. Read more: Croatia destroyed 10,000 pigs due to a new ASF outbreak "Yes, it can be said that the African swine fever infection is being controlled. Evidence of this is the absence of newly emerging infectious outbreaks in industrial-type pig complexes over the past 3 years. Pig farmers have made significant investments in biosecurity, including training their staff, which, together with national anti-epidemic measures, has apparently yielded results," the expert added. However, this does not mean that the virus has stopped circulating actively. The disease is proven in domestic pigs in small, backyard-type farms, as ...