New cases of the African swine plague shake Rhein-Neckar!

New cases of the African swine plague shake Rhein-Neckar!

Laudenbach, Deutschland - in Baden-Württemberg, not far from the border with Hessen, there is a reporting news. In the past few days, several cases of the African swine plague (ASP) have been demonstrated, which makes concerned farmers and pet owners attract attention. A newcomer was recently kept at Laudenbach, and the Friedrich Loeffler Institute (Fli) also confirmed a positive bone find in the same area. The second outbreak of this high-containing viral infection in the Rhein-Neckar district has been determined since the first proof in August 2024 at Hemsbach, as the RNZ reports.

The ASP is particularly tricky because it can only affect wild and domestic pigs, but not the people. In addition, there is currently no way to protect the animals by vaccination. Health Director Doreen Kuss emphasized that it was only a matter of time until further cases would occur in the district and that the authorities are prepared accordingly. For the time being, the existing restricted areas in the Rhein-Neckar district remain unchanged, but at the same time put up requirements.

blocking zones and safety measures

The blocking zones are clearly defined. In the infected Zone II, the cities of Laudenbach, Hemsbach and Weinheim count. Strict specifications apply here: All dogs have to be led on a leash, grill spaces are only permitted in built -up locations, and geocaching and schnitzel hunts are prohibited. In buffer zone I, which includes cities such as Brühl and Schwetzingen, also increasingly pay attention to hygiene. Hunting for wild boars is essential here to control the spread of the ASP. This information has compiled the official website of the Rhein-Neckar district office.

In order to keep the wild boars of pig -containing companies away, protection fences are built along the A5 motorway and other streets. The fence construction is expected to continue to be advanced to minimize the spread of the virus. Unfortunately, the dynamics of the ASP remains a major problem because the risk of further spread is real.

A look at the background of the ASP

The African swine plague, which has been in Europe since 2014, has also increasingly reached Germany in recent years. While the first cases were recorded in wild boar in 2020, new evidence followed in the years. The virus is not transferable to humans, but this does not change the high risk of contagion for pigs. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has defined clearly defined preventive and control measures that urgently need to be implemented in times of outbreaks. Hunters are also called up to be attentive and report every cadaver found immediately.

The situation remains tense, especially for the pig farmers who have to adapt to the strict measures and the dynamics of the ASP. Strong management and the cooperation of everyone involved are inevitable to contain the spread of this disease. Stay informed and adhere to the guidelines of the authorities to make a contribution to combating the ASP.

Further information on current developments and backgrounds on the African swine plague can be found on the Sides of the RNZ, the Rhein-Neckar district office and the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture.