NRW Battles African Swine Fever Outbreak for Three Months
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has been grappling with an outbreak of African Swine Fever for over three months. The initial infected wild boar was discovered in Kirchhundem, a municipality in the Olpe district. Since then, protective measures have been put in place across several districts to curb the spread of the disease.
The affected districts include Siegen-Wittgenstein, Olpe, and Hochsauerlandkreis. These regions have witnessed the construction of 114 kilometers of protective barriers and the establishment of containment zones. Recently, an additional 25 kilometers of fence is being added in the district of Olpe to further prevent the spread of the disease. This move comes in response to confirmed outbreaks in Kirchhundem and the discovery of around 170 dead wild boars testing positive for African Swine Fever in the districts of Siegen-Wittgenstein and Olpe.
Despite these measures, the disease has not yet been detected in domestic pigs in NRW. Officials continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure the safety of the local pig population.
The ongoing African Swine Fever outbreak in NRW has led to the implementation of extensive containment measures. While the disease has not yet affected domestic pigs, officials remain vigilant. The construction of additional fences in the district of Olpe underscores the commitment to preventing the spread of the disease and protecting the region's pig farming industry.
