Germany confirms eighth swine fever outbreak

Published Mar 14, 2023

Tridge summary

A recent report has highlighted a surge in African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in Europe, with Germany seeing an increase to eight cases, including in Brandenburg. Since July 2021, the disease has been prevalent in several other countries, with Romania experiencing the highest number of outbreaks. The total case count in Europe has risen to 2,212 across six countries, including Italy, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary, underscoring the need for increased vigilance and prevention measures against ASF in pig populations.
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Original content

A new outbreak of African swine fever has been confirmed at a farm in Brandenburg, bringing the total number of outbreaks in domestic pigs in Germany to eight. Officials also confirmed that two animals that died late last month in Cottbus had fallen victim to the disease. Since July 2021, three outbreaks have occurred in domestic pigs in Brandenburg, followed by another on a farm 12 months later. In addition to Germany, six other European countries have reported ASF ...

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