Georgia: Quarantine was introduced in the Dzau region of South Ossetia due to an outbreak of African swine fever

Quarantine measures were introduced in the Dzau region of South Ossetia due to an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in the village of Sinagur bordering Georgia. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic. "In the Dzau region of South Ossetia, quarantine measures are being introduced due to an outbreak of African swine fever. A ban on the export of animals and agricultural products is being introduced. In the village of Sinagur, a death of pigs was detected, pathological materials from dead animals were selected and sent for research to the Kropotkin Regional Veterinary Laboratory, which confirmed the African swine fever virus. At the moment, all planned measures are being carried out, including multi-stage disinfection,” the department said. The Ministry of Agriculture urged owners of private farms to keep pigs without walking and follow all recommendations of veterinarians. The department clarified that the ongoing preventive ...