All new cases have been identified in the Görlitz district near the Polish border, confirming the risk of virus re-emergence even after a prolonged period of stability.
In response, authorities have swiftly established restricted zones and intensified monitoring efforts, including systematic searches for wild boar carcasses and population control measures. Producers are being urged to strictly adhere to biosecurity protocols to prevent the virus from entering pig farms.
The origin of the renewed outbreak remains unknown, once again highlighting the complexity of controlling ASF in wild populations and the ongoing threat to the pig industry.
At the same time, experts emphasize that producer awareness and a systematic approach to biosecurity remain the key tools in combating ASF. To support this, the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders, together with leading industry experts, has developed the online course “African Swine Fever — Everything Business Needs to Know,” available on the AgriAcademy platform. The program covers all key aspects — from transmission pathways to practical prevention and response measures — consists of five modules, and includes practical case studies.
The course is free of charge, доступний у зручному форматі, and participants receive a certificate upon completion. Registration is available at:
https://courses.agriacademy.org/courses/course-v1:FAO+ASF+2024Q4/about
Thus, the situation in Saxony once again demonstrates that even after outbreaks are eliminated, the risk of ASF reintroduction remains high, and effective prevention requires continuous training and strict biosecurity measures at all levels of production.
PigUA.info based on pigprogress.net