Brazil confirms outbreak outside CSF-free area

Brazil confirmed an outbreak of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) in Piauí state, in the North of the country on Friday December 1. Suspicions were confirmed after tests were conducted at the Federal Agricultural Laboratory of Minas Gerais. The case occurred in the municipality of Cocal de Telha, in a backyard husbandry property. The first suspicion was reported on November 23. The Brazilian health authorities notified the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) and took immediate measures. Tehcnicians slaughtered all animals on the property and started investigations whilst continuing to identify epidemiological links. Even with the confirmed case, there are no justifications for restrictions on international trade in pigs and their products. Piauí is not part of the CSF-free zone. Therefore, one cannot sell animals and pork products in disease-free zones. The CSF free zone is situated in the North and Notheast. It counts 11 Brazilian states: Amapá, Alagoas, Amazonas, Ceará, ...