First game disposal point in the Roth district: protection against epidemics!

First game disposal point in the Roth district: protection against epidemics!

The first game disposal center in the Roth district recently opened its doors in Breitenlohe near Büchenbach. This innovation is part of ongoing efforts to protect domestic animals from infectious diseases, particularly the dreaded African swine fever (ASF), as well as tularemia and mange. Loud Danube Courier The carcass collection point offers hunters the opportunity to deliver broken-up material from wild boar, whole animals up to 30 kg as well as carcasses of brown hares and foxes.

The collection point is located at the old sewage treatment plant in Breitenlohe and is intended for several areas. These include Abenberg, Büchenbach, Georgensgmünd, Roth, Schwabachtal, Spalt and Wendelstein. So that the hunters can use the disposal point, they receive an access code. Hans Hochmeyer was appointed as the person responsible for the proper processes, hygiene and organization of the collection. The acquisition costs for this facility amount to just under 10,000 euros, although the estimated operating costs are not too high at a maximum of 3,500 euros per year. A second location in Thalmässing is already being planned and should be available next spring.

The emergency: African swine fever

African swine fever is not only an issue in our region, but also in North Rhine-Westphalia. On June 14, 2025, the first positive wild boar was tested for ASF. The veterinary authorities then set up exclusion zones in coordination with the NRW State Animal Disease Control Center to contain the spread of the disease. LAVE reports that intensive cadaver tests have been carried out since then, supported by 15 search dog teams. The exclusion zones and core areas have also been adjusted several times since then.

This highly contagious viral infection affects both wild and domestic pigs and is almost always fatal. It is interesting to mention that ASF is harmless to humans; even eating contaminated meat poses no danger. However, combating ASF is of utmost importance in order to protect domestic animal husbandry. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture shows that it is necessary to dispose of food waste in an inaccessible manner in order to avoid infection in wild boars.

Conclusion

The establishment of the game disposal center is an important step in combating the spread of animal diseases and minimizing existing risks to animal health. In times like these, with cases of ASF surging across the country, it is critical that everyone does their part to ensure the safety of animals in our region. Let's see how the situation develops and what the next measures will bring!