International Animal Epidemic Updates of the Week - Issue 460 (May 16 - May 22)

Published May 24, 2024

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Recent reports from various countries including Romania, Poland, Sweden, Italy, Hungary, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic have highlighted outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boar and domestic pigs, with significant mortality among infected animals. The United States has also reported outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry and wild birds, as well as in mammals. In addition, Germany, Armenia, East Timor, France, Armenia, Ecuador, and Argentina have reported outbreaks of other animal diseases such as bluetongue, rabies, brucellosis, Leishmaniasis, and equine encephalitis, underscoring the global spread of these diseases and the challenges they pose to animal health.

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African swine fever 1. Romania reported 1 case of African swine fever in wild boar and 2 cases of African swine fever in domestic pigs On May 17, Romania reported 1 case of African swine fever in wild boar and 2 cases of African swine fever in domestic pigs in 3 places including Mures County. 1 wild boar died of infection, 13 domestic pigs were infected, 7 died, and 6 were culled. 2. Poland reported 23 cases of African swine fever in wild boar in 5 places including West Pomerania, and 47 wild boars died of infection. 3. Sweden reported 5 cases of African swine fever in wild boar On May 21, Sweden reported 5 cases of African swine fever in wild boar in Westmanland Province, and 5 wild boars died of infection. 4. Italy reported 36 cases of African swine fever in wild boar On May 22, Italy reported 36 cases of African swine fever in wild boar in 4 places including Piedmont, and 36 wild boars died of infection. 5. 1 case of African swine fever in wild boars occurred in Hungary On May ...

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