Russia: Outbreak of African Swine Fever Reported in Republic of Karelia

[Emily]

http://www.thepigsite.com/swinenews/...lic-of-karelia

Outbreak of ASF Reported in Republic of Karelia
RUSSIA - African Swine Fever has been identified on a private farm in the republic of Karelia following the death of eight animals.
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Preliminary results of the investigation stated that the most likely source of infection is from pre-fabricated food waste from the district hospitals and kindergartens...

[Emily]

Re: Russia: Outbreak of African Swine Fever Reported in Republic of Karelia

Here's a comprehensive article about the ASF situation:

http://www.thepigsite.com/articles/3...ever-situation

Bleak Picture for Russian African Swine Fever Situation
October 2011
ThePigSite News Desk
Major concerns have been raised over the potential for African Swine Fever that was first discovered in Georgia and has now spread to Russia to spread to other countries in Europe, writes ThePigSite Editor in Chief, Chris Harris...