ALARM IN TOPOLA: African Swine Fever Confirmed, Three Villages Declared INFECTED ZONE! Barriers Erected, Vets Urgently Deployed!
The presence of African swine fever has been confirmed in the Municipality of Topola, and an area within a three-kilometer radius of the outbreak in the village of Jelenac has been declared an infected zone. This was stated in a decision by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, i.e., the Veterinary Directorate.
TL;DR
- African swine fever confirmed in Topola municipality.
- A three-kilometer radius around the Jelenac settlement declared an infected zone.
- Infected area includes Jelenac, Maskar, and Belosavci villages.
- Disinfection barriers installed at entrances and exits of Jelenac.
- Veterinary services are visiting households and providing information.
- Citizens are asked to report any suspected cases of African swine fever immediately.
- African swine fever is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs.
- The disease causes significant economic losses and leads to strict veterinary measures.
- Key to controlling the disease are timely reporting, biosecurity measures, and animal trade control.
- Prevention methods include disinfection, limiting contact with wild boars, and preventing illegal trade.