Red alarm level: African swine fever threatens the Rhein-Neckar district!

Red alarm level: African swine fever threatens the Rhein-Neckar district!

Bürstadt, Deutschland - In the Rhein-Neckar district, the concerns about the African swine plague (ASP) have returned! After the detection of five infected wild boars in the neighboring district of Bergstrasse, just a few kilometers away, the risk of introducing the region is considered increased. The responsible head of Doreen Kuss warns: "The new positive cases show that this animal disease is far from being contained in our region." The population is urgently asked to strictly observe the applicable regulations in the restricted zones in order to prevent further spread.

The effects can already be felt: agriculture suffers from significant restrictions, and hunting is also severely affected by the existing measures. The strict regulations that apply until the beginning of 2025 could either be tightened or loosened depending on the location. According to KUSS, an effort is required to keep the ASP in chess. "We have to hold together and follow the necessary measures," she appeals to the citizens. Further information on the regulations can be found on www.rhein-neckar-kreis.de .