Poland: More ASF outbreaks in domestic pig herds than ever before

A sad record for African swine fever (ASF) was broken in Poland in early October. According to the Supreme Veterinary Authority, there has never been as many agricultural outbreaks as this year since the disease first appeared in 2014. According to the official surveys, a total of 110 cases have occurred in pig holdings since the beginning of the year. This means that the previous annual high of 2018, when 109 companies were affected, has already been exceeded. More outbreaks expected by the end of the year It is foreseeable that by the end of the year, despite the usual seasonal calming down, there will be a number of cases. The most recent outbreak affected an operation in Greater Poland. It should be a small keeping with around 30 animals. The authorities are nevertheless alarmed, as there are said to be more than 70 other farms with an estimated 4,000 pigs within a 3 km radius of the latest epidemic. In the extended circle of 10 km there are more than 500 farms and more than ...