Nébih: the African swine fever virus appeared in Slovakia as well

After the outbreak of African swine fever (ASP) in Slovakia, the protection and surveillance zone set up for the case extends to Hungary, to Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen County – the National Food Chain Safety Authority (Nebih) announced on its website.

The Slovak State Office for Animal Health and Food reported that the virus of African swine fever (ASP) was detected in a small number of domestic pigs in the territory of Tőketerebes. According to the announcement, the Slovak office confirmed the presence of ASP on July 24. (MTI)