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Four outbreaks of ASF in domestic pig herds in Poland
After ASF had become quiet in Poland in recent months, four ASF outbreaks in pig farms were detected in June. One of the affected farms is 50 km from the German-Polish border, reports Agra-Europe.
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Germany confirms a 9% decline in the pig herd
According to data from the European Commission, Germany’s finished pig slaughter during the first two months of 2022 fell by 9% (790,000 head) year-on-year to 7.9 million head. This meant that overall production fell by 11% to 755,000 tonnes. Declines in the breeding herd, and indeed the entire pig population have constrained production, This is forecast to continue for the rest of the year due to ASF, and because of poor profitability in the sector.
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Poland reports first case of ASF in domestic pigs of 2022
The outbreak, affecting nearly 2,000 pigs, happened in Greater Poland, the largest pig-producing region in the country.
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Italy takes urgent measures to curb the spread of ASF
The Italian Council of Ministers has approved a decree-law with urgent measures to curb the spread of African swine fever in the territory.
