January 17, 2012

Russia reports three new cases of African Swine Fever

Three fresh outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) have occurred within the Russian regions of Krasnodarskiy Kray, Astrakhanskaya Oblast and Stavropol'skiy Kray, according to the CVO of Veterinary services in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Dr Nicolay Vlasov.

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) received a follow-up report on January 12. According to the report, the affected population comprises wild boars and pigs.

A total of 34,759 pigs were found susceptible to the outbreak, out of which 269 cases were reported. A total of 199 deaths are observed with the remaining destroyed.

In the case of wild boars, 35 animals show signs of susceptibility, out of which one case is reported. No deaths are recorded. The affected animal is destroyed.

The source of the outbreak remains inconclusive and is currently under investigation.