Collecting data on wild boar abundance across Europe
The Consortium ENETWILD is focusing on the collection of wild boar abundance and occurrence data for the analysis of the risk factors of African Swine Fever spread.
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Increase in ASF cases in wild boars in Hungary
Since the confirmation of the first ASF case in the country, 6 animals have already been affected by the disease.
New ASF case in a wild boar in Hungary
A second case of ASF in a wild boar has been confirmed in Hungary
New ASF outbreak in Moldova
Last Friday, the veterinary authorities of Moldova informed the WOAH/OIE of the appearance of a new ASF outbreak in pigs.
Ban on Hungarian pork expanded
Following the discovery of African swine fever in a wild boar in northern Hungary, several countries have announced a ban on pork and pork products.
Hungary: First report of African Swine Fever
African swine fever has been reported in wild boar in Hungary for the first time.
The situation of ASF improves in Sardinia
The number of outbreaks of ASF in domestic pigs and wild boar has decreased significantly in recent years.
Europe: surge in African swine fever cases in wild boars
In Eastern Europe, African swine fever is expanding increasingly. Since the beginning of this year there have been 2,259 new African swine fever cases in the European Union and Ukraine.
Survival of viral pathogens in animal feed ingredients under transboundary shipping models
Results provide further evidence that contaminated feed ingredients may represent a risk for transport of pathogens at domestic and global levels.
ASF: meeting of EU, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia representatives
Last week, a meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture and the Heads of Veterinary Services of the Member States of the European Union, as well as of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, took place in Warsaw to address the problem of African swine fever (ASF).
Poland to build boar-proof fence to stop spread of African swine fever
A fence along Poland’s eastern border to stop wild boar from migrating and spreading African swine fever is to be set up.
Denmark plans on building a fence to avoid ASF
The government and the Danish Popular Party have signed an agreement on a series of initiatives to avoid ASF from entering Denmark.
New ASF outbreak in domestic pigs in Romania
Romania has confirmed a new ASF outbreak in domestic pigs. The last one occurred last January.
Reproductive ratio for the local spread of African Swine Fever in wild boars in the Russian Federation
The study identifies the ASF transmission rate value in affected natural wild populations, for the first time, which could provide basis for modelling ASF transmission.
EU: the role of hunters in the control of ASF
A brochure has been published, in several languages, on the important role of hunters in the control of African swine fever.
ASF: Member States shall promote and spread information on the control measures
The Member States concerned shall ensure that passenger transport operators, including airport and port operators, travel agencies (including hunting trip organisers) and postal services operators are required to draw the attention of their customers to the control measures.