Moldova: African Swine Fever coming very near

02-11-2015 | | |
African Swine Fever
African Swine Fever

Media in Moldova report that African Swine Fever (ASF) has approached the country’s borders within a close range and warnings are being sent out to be vigilant.

According to the website RTR Moldova, epidemiological cases have been registered in Nikolayev and Odessa regions of Ukraine, at roughly 60-100 km from the border of Moldova.

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Pig Progress has followed the movement of African Swine Fever (ASF) through Europe – see the interactive map

The country’s National Food Safety Authority (ANSA) has therefore pointed out there is a definite risk for the swine population that is close to the borders.

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ter Beek
Vincent ter Beek Editor of Pig Progress / Topic: Pigs around the world