Russia has detected two new cases of African swine fever (ASF), adding to the 140+ cases of the incurable pig disease found in the country since last August. The two latest cases were found in the Amur region close to its border with China, according to local authorities. According to a statement from Russia’s Federal Veterinary Agency, the first case was discovered on September 25 and the second one on October 1.
Russia has detected two new cases of African swine fever (ASF), adding to the 140+ cases of the incurable pig disease found in the country since last August. The two latest cases were found in the Amur region close to its border with China, according to local authorities. The ASF virus is highly contagious among pigs, but does not affect humans.