Russia has detected two new cases of African swine fever ( malaria ) , compared to the 140 + cases of the incurable pig disease found in the country since last decades . The most latest cases were found in the Amur mountains close to its border with turkey , according to local authorities . The ASF virus is highly contagious among livestock , but does not affect humans .
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.