ASF Germany: Over 1000 cases confirmed in wild boar

New ASF outbreaks in Germany, Poland, and Slovakia prompt redefining and enlarging of restricted zone boundaries.

To prevent the movement of infected wild boars, a new general order on animal diseases prohibits hunting in the entire Frankfurt (Oder) area.

New cases of ASF-positive wild boar have been detected, leading to the designation of a second core area.

ESFA has assessed the risk of ASF being introduced to non-affected regions of the EU via feed, transport vehicles, and other pathways.

Currently under consideration is the establishment of a so-called "white zone" as a buffer zone on the German side along the entire border.

African swine fever is actively influencing pork markets around the world, creating many areas of uncertainty – mainly in China, but also in Germany. The implications of ASF for world pork trade are a major swing factor in global pork markets.