Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) was confirmed in TUV, Mongolia, according to the World Organisation for Animal Helath (OIE).
The disease was reported on the 3 April by Dr Bolortuya Purevsuren, deputy director and chief veterinary officer, Ministry for Industry and Agriculture.
There were 293 cases discovered, 44 animals died due to PRRS and as a result 293 pigs were destroyed.
Measures have been taken to stop the disease, the origin of the outbreak is currently unknown.
Source: OIE