The ban took effect at 9 p.m. on Friday and will remain in place until 9 p.m. on 22 September, or until further notice. It applies to areas that are key to the reproduction of the country's pig population, including breeding herds, fattening and rearing complexes.
The PTA stressed that the restrictions are aimed at preventing the presence of outsiders who could potentially carry the virus, thereby threatening the spread of the disease. At the same time, local residents, farm workers and service personnel necessary for animal care may remain on the territory within the scope of their duties.
Earlier this week, similar restrictions were imposed on 10 more farms in the counties of Põlva, Viljandi, Jõgeva, Harju, Tartu, Lääne-Viru, Rapla and Lääne.
The PTA warned that restricted areas will be marked with special signs and unauthorised visitors will be removed from the territory, with the assistance of the police if necessary. It is also noted that further restrictions will be adopted based on ongoing risk analysis.
This year's ASF outbreaks have already caused significant damage to Estonia's pig industry, so the authorities are calling on the population and farmers to comply with all biosecurity measures to stop the spread of the dangerous virus.
PigUA.info based on materials from news.err.ee