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African swine fever spreads from wild boar to German farm pigs for first time
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Stefan Nicola and Megan DurisinJ
Germany confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF) at two pig farms, the first time the disease has spread from wild boars in the country and a potential further blow to exports from Europe’s top producer.
ASF - which is deadly to pigs - was found in Brandenburg near the Polish border. About 200 animals will be culled at two locations after a laboratory confirmed the cases, Brandenburg’s consumer protection ministry said. Veterinary authorities are on site to try to contain the outbreak...
6h ago
African swine fever spreads from wild boar to German farm pigs for first time
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Stefan Nicola and Megan DurisinJ
Germany confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF) at two pig farms, the first time the disease has spread from wild boars in the country and a potential further blow to exports from Europe’s top producer.
ASF - which is deadly to pigs - was found in Brandenburg near the Polish border. About 200 animals will be culled at two locations after a laboratory confirmed the cases, Brandenburg’s consumer protection ministry said. Veterinary authorities are on site to try to contain the outbreak...
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