Disease outbreak among animals. - Weißenfels slaughterhouse experiences outbreak of swine fever.
The distribution of slaughtered animals and their products is currently forbidden, they announced. Additionally, no new animals can be brought in for the time being. However, proper disposal of all animal products has been mandated, they stated. Once all items have been disposed of, disinfection of the premises and approval from the veterinary office must follow. Farms in Burgenlandkreis are not affected by this regulation. Restriction zones are not necessary, they added. African swine fever is a viral disease that affects pigs and wild boars; it's almost always deadly and incurable. There's no preventative vaccination for pigs. This virus can be transmitted from one animal to another directly, or it can be spread indirectly through contaminated objects like clothing, shoes, and even feed. Fortunately, it's not contagious to humans or other non-porcine animals.
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The outbreak of African swine fever in Weißenfels has led to restrictions in the District of Vorpommern-Greifswald and Saxony-Anhalt, affecting their agricultural sectors. No pigs or related animal products can be moved from or to the Pasewalk area in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania due to this epizootic concern. The authorities are urging local farmers to closely monitor their animals for any signs of swine fever to prevent its spread. Despite the situation, a slaughterhouse in Weißenfels continues to operate, adhering to stringent hygiene protocols to avoid contamination. The Burgenland district, however, remains unaffected by these regulations.
