June 13, 2022

Poland's Greater Poland region struck by ASF outbreak

An African swine fever (ASF) outbreak has struck Greater Poland, Poland's biggest pig-producing region, affecting nearly 2,000 pigs.

The case involves a farm with 1,994 pigs (175 sows and gilts, 1249 piglets and 570 finishing pigs), located in Boguszyn, Wloszakowice commune, Wielkopolskie voivodship.

Last year, Poland reported a total of 124 outbreaks in domestic pigs.

As for cases in wild boar, the country has confirmed 1,071 cases so far this year.

- Pig333