According to the latest FLI data, the most challenging situation is observed in Poland, where 276 ASF cases in wild boar have already been confirmed. High numbers are also reported in Bulgaria (245 cases), Lithuania (172), Latvia (159), and Hungary (157). Italy and Romania are likewise among the most affected countries, each reporting 152 confirmed cases.
At the same time, some countries are showing positive trends. In Germany, for instance, only 37 ASF cases in wild boar have been reported since the beginning of the year — a significant decrease compared to the same period last year, when 369 cases had already been recorded by mid-February. This trend suggests that containment measures have been effective, although the risk of reintroduction of the virus from neighboring countries remains high.
As for domestic pigs, the number of outbreaks so far remains below last year’s level. Romania leads in this category, with 32 outbreaks reported since the beginning of the year. Moldova has recorded five outbreaks on pig farms, while Poland has not reported any ASF outbreaks in domestic pig herds so far this year.
Experts emphasize that, given the ongoing spread of the virus in several European regions, strict biosecurity measures, continuous monitoring, and rapid disease control remain essential.
PigUA.info based on materials from euromeatnews.com