The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has reported an outbreak of classical swine fever (CSF) at a family-run farm in Brazil. The outbreak was confirmed by the Federal Agricultural Laboratory of Minas Gerais on December 31st using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and subsequently reported to the WOAH. The previous outbreak in the country occurred on October 21, 2024. This current outbreak occurred in Porto, Piauí state, near the state of Ceará, which previously experienced an outbreak.
The outbreak affected a farm with 65 pigs, of which 56 showed symptoms, and 32 have been culled. The outbreak was discovered during passive surveillance of family-run pigs, and epidemiological investigations are ongoing. Piauí state is not a CSF-free zone in Brazil, and there are restrictions on the movement of live pigs and their products between the state and disease-free zones.
Catalonia reports 18 new cases of African swine fever in wild boars. The official veterinary department of Catalonia, Spain, reported two new outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boars following the discovery of 18 dead and infected animals in the town of Cerdagnola del Valles (located within a high-risk area). According to an updated report released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on January 5, this brings the total number of outbreak sites in the region to 13, with a total of 47 wild boars testing positive.
In addition, 530 animals that tested negative have been placed under surveillance within a 20-kilometer radius of the affected area – 234 captured by traps and 296 sampled through passive surveillance (complete carcasses or remains found in the natural environment, or animals culled after showing symptoms). All the dead animals were located within an 11-kilometer radius of the initial outbreak site, all within a 6-kilometer radius high-risk area centered on the initial case.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to continuing intensive searches for wild boar carcasses and population control efforts, while strengthening quarantine measures and prioritizing the control of wild boar movement routes using existing road and railway fencing.
Regarding farm monitoring: Official veterinary departments are monitoring 57 pig farms and other locations within the infected area, and no symptoms or signs of disease have been detected so far. Nevertheless, authorities maintain a high level of alert in Catalonia and other autonomous regions, continuing to strengthen passive monitoring and biosecurity measures at pig farms and for wild boar populations. They also urge strict adherence to biosecurity protocols during the transport of these animals and reiterate the need for immediate reporting of any suspected cases.
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The outbreak affected a farm with 65 pigs, of which 56 showed symptoms, and 32 have been culled. The outbreak was discovered during passive surveillance of family-run pigs, and epidemiological investigations are ongoing. Piauí state is not a CSF-free zone in Brazil, and there are restrictions on the movement of live pigs and their products between the state and disease-free zones.
Catalonia reports 18 new cases of African swine fever in wild boars. The official veterinary department of Catalonia, Spain, reported two new outbreaks of African swine fever in wild boars following the discovery of 18 dead and infected animals in the town of Cerdagnola del Valles (located within a high-risk area). According to an updated report released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food on January 5, this brings the total number of outbreak sites in the region to 13, with a total of 47 wild boars testing positive.
In addition, 530 animals that tested negative have been placed under surveillance within a 20-kilometer radius of the affected area – 234 captured by traps and 296 sampled through passive surveillance (complete carcasses or remains found in the natural environment, or animals culled after showing symptoms). All the dead animals were located within an 11-kilometer radius of the initial outbreak site, all within a 6-kilometer radius high-risk area centered on the initial case.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to continuing intensive searches for wild boar carcasses and population control efforts, while strengthening quarantine measures and prioritizing the control of wild boar movement routes using existing road and railway fencing.
Regarding farm monitoring: Official veterinary departments are monitoring 57 pig farms and other locations within the infected area, and no symptoms or signs of disease have been detected so far. Nevertheless, authorities maintain a high level of alert in Catalonia and other autonomous regions, continuing to strengthen passive monitoring and biosecurity measures at pig farms and for wild boar populations. They also urge strict adherence to biosecurity protocols during the transport of these animals and reiterate the need for immediate reporting of any suspected cases.
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