USDA: African swine fever (PSA) continues to plague Romania's pig sector

Published Apr 12, 2021

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The USDA has reported a 24% decrease in active African swine fever outbreaks in Romania since last year, with a total of 401 active outbreaks, including 14 on commercial farms as of mid-March 2021. Despite this overall decrease, the number of outbreaks on commercial farms has increased compared to last year. The Romanian government is considering a draft PSA surveillance and control action plan, as the disease continues to impact pork production, carcass destination, and disinfection expenses, particularly in large pig farms.

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The number of active outbreaks of African swine fever (PSA) in Romania continues to decline, according to a report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In mid-March 2021, Romania saw a 24% drop in the number of outbreaks since the same time in 2020. However, the number of PSA outbreaks on commercial farms during the first quarter of 2021 increased from last year. . A draft PSA surveillance and control action plan is being considered by the Romanian government. According to data published by the National Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA), as of mid-March 2021, 401 outbreaks of PSA were active in Romania, including 14 on commercial farms. Although this marks a downward trend in the number of total outbreaks compared to the first ...

Source: NoticiasAgricolas