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Red alert: African swine fever is spreading in AK-Land!
African swine fever (ASF) is being observed in Mainz-Bingen, following confirmed cases in the region. Information and measures to combat it.
Red alert: African swine fever is spreading in AK-Land!
In recent weeks, African swine fever (ASF) has also caused a stir in North Rhine-Westphalia. The focus is particularly on the neighboring district of Olpe, where the virus was detected in eight dead wild boars. These dead animals are part of a total of five confirmed cases of the disease in this district, supplemented by three other wild boars in which the virus was also detected. Despite the serious situation, ASF is harmless to humans, but the viral infection poses a deadly threat to bristle cattle. This is reported by Rhine newspaper.
African swine fever is a highly contagious viral infection that affects both wild and domestic pigs. The sick animals usually die as a result of the infection. A look at the spread in Germany shows that cases have occurred again and again since 2014, especially in the southeastern federal states. This year, five cases have already been recorded in North Rhine-Westphalia, which represents a significant increase compared to previous years. This confirms this trend Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
Current developments and measures
The official veterinarian Harald Grünau is closely monitoring developments in the Altenkirchen district. Experience shows that strict measures must be taken during outbreaks to prevent the virus from spreading further. This includes the establishment of exclusion zones and movement restrictions for live pigs and their products. The Lower Saxony animal disease information informs that transmission occurs not only through direct contact between wild and domestic pigs, but also through contaminated food that is incorrectly disposed of.
An important part of combating ASF is cooperation with neighboring countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic and France. These partnerships are necessary to prevent the virus from being introduced into Germany. Both local authorities and the Federal Ministry are in constant communication regarding the monitoring and early detection of new cases. On this basis, not only should preventive measures be strengthened, but the public should also be comprehensively informed.
Despite the worrying situation, those responsible in North Rhine-Westphalia are confident. The virus can be contained as best as possible through preventative measures, such as educating the population and setting up control points. Be it by avoiding unnecessary contact with wild boars or carefully handling food leftovers - it is up to us to contain the spread of this dangerous disease.