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AVP appears for the first time in India
African swine fever (ASF) has made its appearance in India. The virus has been confirmed in a number of districts by the veterinary authorities of the Indian state of Assam.
It is India's first time that the virus has been diagnosed in the country. According to Indian media, the virus has killed about 2.500 pigs in 306 villages. It is suggested that the virus had been present for some time before the disease was officially confirmed.
The authorities have not yet made any decisions about the culling of pigs. This decision must be taken by a so-called expert committee. According to the animal welfare minister of Assam, the immediate culling of pigs is avoided. “We spoke with experts about the possibilities of saving pigs without culling. After testing the animals, we only cull the pigs that are infected with the virus.” Restrictions have been imposed, including the movement of pigs.
Situation in China
China has been struggling with ASF outbreaks in the country for some time now. Since March this year, however, the number of outbreaks has been lower than in the same period last year. There have been 13 outbreaks reported nationwide since March, killing a total of 1.313 pigs. Over the same period last year, this number was significantly higher, when there were 24 outbreaks in which 242.200 pigs were killed. The number of outbreaks and affected pigs has thus decreased significantly this year.
The current situation seems to be in better control than last year. However, when pig production and transport activities increase again, there is also a risk that the number of outbreaks will increase again.
Situation in Europe
At the end of April it was announced that the number of ASF infections in Europe is significantly higher than last year. At that time, the number of infections was already 70% of the total number of infections in 2019.
Reports from the European Commission show that a total of 1 ASF outbreaks were detected in Europe from January 28 to April 5.326 that year. Of these, the vast majority of outbreaks (5088) have been detected in wild boars. The remaining number of outbreaks (238) has been detected in domestic pigs. For the whole of 2019, the number of outbreaks in Europe was 8262. Of these, 6.369 cases were in wild boars and 1.866 outbreaks were traced in domestic pigs.
Chanti Oussoren
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