July 24, 2009

Authorities in Lithuania have confirmed a Classical Swine Fever (CSF) outbreak in 450 pigs in a farm.

 

The farm is owned by a Danish producer but no CSF has been found in any Danish farm.

 

The contagious disease was first confirmed in three animals at the Lithuanian farm, wherein the total herd was culled. In farms in the area, no other infections were noted.

 

In February, the Lithuanian production site received piglets from two Danish farms. These farms, with 6,700 animals (Rønshauge) and 3,180 animals (Søndervang), have been momentarily blocked, despite their Special Pathogen Free (SPF) status.

 

After research, no CSF was confirmed, the Danish ministry of food, agriculture and fisheries reported. In addition, no problems had occurred over the last 12 months.

 

Danish authorities suggest that there is no direct connection between the outbreak in Lithuania and the Danish pig production sites.

 

Lithuania is a member state within the European Union.