More than 50 soldiers of the territorial defense brigade are searching the area near the site of the discovery of a dead wild boar infected with African swine fever (ASF), Interia reports.
The search for other dead wild animals that may become a source of the spread of the disease will continue until December 21. The operations are carried out jointly with the veterinary and forestry services, as well as with local authorities.
The Polish authorities, in turn, launched an investigation. This, as reported by Polskie Radio, was previously announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Poland Stefan Krajewski.
The infected animal was found in the municipality of Rozprzha, one of the key pig—breeding regions where no cases of ASF had previously been recorded. The carcass was skinned, gutted, and a rope was tied to the boar’s leg.
According to the minister, the unusual condition of the animal and the place of its discovery aroused suspicion among the investigating authorities. He stressed that all versions are being considered, including deliberate actions, but final conclusions will be drawn based on the results of the investigation.
“Whether it’s external or internal sabotage, we’ll find out after the investigation is completed,” Krajewski said.
The virus is not dangerous to humans, but it is highly contagious among pigs, Polskie Radio explains. Its spread can have serious economic consequences for farmers — Poland is one of the largest pork producers in Europe.
The country has faced ASF before. So, in 2024, at least five outbreaks of African swine fever were registered in four regions of Poland.
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