Some European farms hit by latest ASF outbreaks

Over the past week, seven European countries have confirmed new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in domestic swine, while 11 countries in the region have confirmed new cases in wild boar.

July 26, 2024

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Among the latest outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) reported in Europe are some involving commercial farms, while 11 countries in the region have confirmed new cases in wild boar. In Asia, ASF has been detected for the first time in a new district of Bhutan, while further cases have been registered in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

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