Greece: First case of ASF in 3 years

African swine fever (ASF) has emerged in Greece for the first time since 2020. The disease was detected in a wild boar carcass in the north of the country, near the border with Bulgaria and North Macedonia. The Greek authorities immediately took control measures. There is a suspicion that it has made its way through neighboring countries. First case since 2020 Evidence of African swine fever (ASF) has emerged in Greece for the first time in three years. As announced on January 23 by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), a dead wild boar in the north of the country tested positive for the virus a few days ago. It was found in Neo Petritsi north of Serres, near the border with Bulgaria and North Macedonia. The first ASF outbreak in Greece occurred in the region in February 2020, affecting a small farm with 30 pigs. According to WOAH, the last evidence of an animal disease was in April 2020. Presumed introduction by neighboring countries Biosecurity measures have been ...