New case of African swine fever in Bulgaria

The authorities in Bulgaria confirmed last week that another case of African swine fever had been found. This is what Reuters news agency writes on its website on Friday 5 July.

It concerns an outbreak at a so-called 'backyard farm' in the Novachene region, which is located in the north of the country. The Bulgarian authorities also confirmed 4 cases of African swine fever in this region on Thursday 2 July. Those 2 outbreaks were also found among 'backyard farmers'.

To further spread To prevent this, it has been decided that all pigs in the Novachene region should be culled. A quarantine area of ​​3 kilometers around the village will also be established.

A problem worldwide
African swine fever is now a worldwide problem. Last week, for example, it was revealed that the countries in Asia together already have more than 4 milion culled animals. This also seems to have major consequences for the pig population in these countries. Rabobank expect, for example, that China's pig herd could decline by 20% to 70%.

Wild boars with the virus were also found in Belgium last week. Therefore, the Belgian authorities have decided to the surveillance area to expand again.

Kimberly Baker

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