The geography of ASF in Latvia is expanding: domestic pigs will be slaughtered near Jekabpils
Photo is illustrative in nature. From open sources.
The Food and Veterinary Service (FVS) of Latvia has ordered the destruction of 58 pigs on a farm to eliminate the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) and prevent the further spread of the disease. A quarantine zone has been established around the affected barn: it is prohibited to move pigs from one farm to another, as well as to EXPORT pigs and pork outside the designated area.
FVS specialists are conducting an epidemiological investigation at the site. According to the agency, checks on the HEALTH of pigs and compliance with biosecurity requirements will be intensified in other farms in Vipa Parish.
According to the service, the current outbreak of ASF is already the seventh among domestic pigs in Latvia this year.
Previously, African swine fever was detected in domestic livestock in Gulbene, Madona and Kraslava regions.
The PVS has called on farmers to strictly adhere to biosecurity measures: do not let pigs out on the street, do not allow them to come into contact with wild animals, do not give animals green fodder, vegetables and fruits from the garden, or food scraps.
African swine fever has been spreading in Latvia since 2014 among both wild and domestic animals. The disease is not dangerous for humans, but is fatal for pigs. The ASF virus can survive for several weeks on clothing or a car, which allows it to travel significant distances. Experts attribute the increase in ASF cases in Latvia to the increase in the animal population.
There is currently no vaccine against African swine fever. Scientists from the Latvian Bior Institute believe that its appearance should be expected in the next two to three years.
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