First case the African swine fever discovered in the Palatinate
First case the African swine fever discovered in the Palatinate
The discovery of the first case of the African swine plague (ASP) at domestic pigs in Rhineland-Palatinate has put the agricultural community and the authorities in alert readiness. This represents a significant turning point in the fight against this dangerous animal disease, which has so far affected wild boars.
Consequences for agriculture
A small business in Gerolsheim in the district of Bad Dürkheim is affected, where the ASP was determined by a positive A test. This blood sample belonged to a died domestic pig that was initially analyzed in the state investigation office in Koblenz. The fact that ASP has now also been proven in domestic pigs could have significant economic consequences for the affected companies and beyond.
scanned blocking zones
In order to control the spread of the disease, a restricted zone III with a radius of ten kilometers was determined around the affected company. Strict rules apply in this zone, including a ban on trading in living animals and the transport of manure and manure. These measures are necessary to prevent further spread of the virus.
Number of cases increases
previously the African swine plague in Rhineland-Palatinate was found exclusively in wild boar. This was last happened in Gimbsheim in July 2024, where a total of 34 cases were recorded in the Alzey-Worms and Mainz-Bingen districts. The spread of the disease to domestic pigs makes the situation all the more critical.
Measures against ASP
The responsible authorities in those affected, including Bad Dürkheim and Mainz-Bingen, implement a variety of measures. This includes intensive carcass attempts, drone inserts for monitoring wild boar populations and the construction of protective fences. These strategies are necessary to actively combat the spread of ASP.
health aspects
It is important to emphasize that the African swine plague is harmless to humans. However, the virus has devastating effects on swine population, since it ends fatally in almost all cases. There is currently no vaccination, which is why prevention measures are of the utmost importance. The disease is usually transmitted thanks to contact with infected animals or via contaminated feed residues.
outlook
The discovery of the African swine fever at domestic pigs in Rhineland-Palatinate means a turning point and whirls the previous strategies for containing animal disease. The hope is that the measures taken can quickly stop the spread before the effects on local agriculture become even more serious.
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