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Tests carried out on June 19, by a laboratory in Brescia found African swine fever (ASF) in a wild boar carcass taken on June 16, from the Torretta locality in Bagnaria, Pavia. Official confirmation came from the National Reference Center on June 20.
The positive case was detected in a dead wild boar. For weeks, the Lombardy Region has had an "active" search for wild boar carcasses in the territory bordering the areas already affected by ASF.
A meeting between Commissioner Caputo and Regional Councilor Beduschi took place. The active search will be enhanced by logistical support from the army to patrol the territory and find wild boar carcasses. Drones will also be used to monitor the activity and movements of animals among the vegetation.
The areas in Restriction Zone II are Ponte Nizza, Bagnaria, Brallo di Pregola, Menconico, Zavattarello, Romagnese, Varzi, Val di Nizza, Santa Margherita di Staffora, Cecima, Colli Verdi (the locality of Valverde). Within this zone there is a ban on dog training and wild boar hunting, events with at least 20 people in areas not demarcated or close to paved roads are subject to authorization by the municipalities, and nonresidents cannot go mushroom picking.
In Restriction Zone I wild boar carcasses must be searched at least fortnightly and hunting is allowed in selective modes. It includes Rocca Susella, Montesegale, Godiasco, Borgoratto Mormorolo, Fortunago, Volpara, Borgo Priolo, Rocca de' Giorgi, Rivanazzano, Colli Verdi (Ruino and Canevino)...
June 22, 2023/ National Association of Italian Veterinary Doctors/ Italy.
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