Poland: Largest Outbreak of ASF on a Polish Farm Since 2014

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On May 30, 2019, Poland’s General Veterinary Inspectorate (GVI) announced an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) on an 8,000-pig farm in northeastern Poland. The affected farm is located within the ASF restricted zone. This marks the largest single-farm outbreak since 2014. Veterinary authorities immediately implemented control measures, euthanized all pigs on the farm, and established protected and surveillance zones around the farm and in the area. 

Poland: Largest Outbreak of ASF on a Polish Farm Since 2014

 

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