More than 500 pigs had to be slaughtered because of the swine-plague threat

Within two weeks, more than 500 pigs had to be killed immediately, because of the risk of African swine fever (ASF), as the number of illegal consignments of live pigs increased in our country – the National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) told MTI on Tuesday.

The captured shipments were typically from Poland and were intended to transport hem directly to other EU countries through Hungary. In all cases the authorities initiated criminal proceedings against the suppliers due to severe economic risk .

The Nébih asks the public if have information on illegal transport of pigs, report it anonymously on the following free number: 06-80/263-244.