Emergency declared in two Sremska Mitrovica villages over ASF; about 700 pigs culled
An emergency has been declared in part of the Sremska Mitrovica area after African swine fever appeared in the villages of Noćaj and Salaš Noćajski. Local authorities say about 700 animals have already been culled and urge farmers to mark pigs and report suspected cases to veterinary services.
What matters
Where
The emergency applies in Noćaj and Salaš Noćajski.
Scale
About 700 pigs had been culled by the time of the report.
What is requested
Farmers are urged to mark animals and promptly report suspected cases or dead pigs to veterinary services.
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021: about 700 pigs culled and emergency declared
021 relays a Tanjug report: ASF was confirmed at two holdings in Noćaj and at more holdings in Salaš Noćajski. The city's agriculture-service head reported about 700 pigs culled and urged reporting of suspected cases.
Overall takeaway
Accelerated animal-disease controls are in force in Noćaj and Salaš Noćajski; farms are asked to report every suspected case.
What this means for residents
For people
Authorities say African swine fever is not dangerous to people and does not spread to other animal species.
For farms
Farms are advised to restrict access to pigs, disinfect footwear, clothing, and equipment, and report health changes or deaths to veterinary services.