African Swine Fever Found on Two Farms in Russia The Ukrainian state food safety service has confirmed almost 100,000 pigs will be culled after African swine fever (ASF) was detected on 18 August at an agricultural firm in the western Lviv region. Analysts said the outbreak could be the country's worst ever, as it affects 1.6% of Ukraine's pig herd. ASF is a virus that can infect humans and spread to other animals through contact with infected pigs.
The Ukrainian state food safety service has confirmed almost 100,000 pigs will be culled after African swine fever (ASF) was detected on 18 August at an agricultural firm in the western Lviv region. Analysts said the outbreak could be the country's worst ever, as it affects 1.6% of Ukraine's pig herd. ASF is a virus that can infect humans and spread to other animals through contact with infected pigs.