Global: Sweden confirms slaughter of domestic pigs due to African swine fever

Information note nº3/2023/ASF African Swine Fever (ASF) - Preventive Measures confirms the worsening of the epidemiological situation of ASF in the European Union, namely the introduction of the disease in wild boars in Sweden, and the high number of outbreaks in pigs, especially in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia. Currently, the presence of African Swine Fever in the world is as follows: SWEDEN - On September 7, the Official Veterinary Services reported an outbreak of ASF in a wild boar found dead 200 km from Stockholm, and an infected zone of around 1,000 square kilometers was established where the movement of pigs, hunting and public entry. As a preventive measure, the domestic pig population in the infected area will be slaughtered. BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA – Since June 22, 683 outbreaks in pigs and 7 outbreaks in wild boars have been reported. CROATIA – Since June 27, 712 outbreaks in pigs and 6 outbreaks in wild boars have been reported. EUROPEAN UNION - Germany, Bulgaria, ...