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.
28 February 2012
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By: The study of pathological material taken from the dead pigs, revealed the presence of African Swine Fever, according to a report from the Russian veterinary authority, Rosselkhoznador.
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.
Are all the necessary arrangements have been made for the localisation of infection and prevention of further spread of the disease.
