Recent data from the Freidrich-Loeffler Institute shows that ASF has appeared in a handful of domestic German pig herds over the past month, largely in areas along the Polish border. However, the latest outbreak, confirmed on 26 May, was reported on a small holding in Baden-Wüttemberg state, which borders France and Switzerland. Currently, there is no evidence to suggest the virus has transferred to wild boar in the area.
"German meat market analysts AMI report that in the short-term the surplus of slaughter-ready pigs are continuing to fall, with the market now in a more balanced position. Regionally however there appears to be some variation in supplies," reported Hannah Clarke, Livestock analyst for AHDB.
Trade has been obstructed in the last few years by the ASF epidemic in wild boars and domestic pigs, with volumes dropping from more than 150,000 tonnes to 125,000 tonnes per month. Prices have remained stable over the last few weeks due to limited supply in the market.
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