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In 2024, the total number of African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in domestic swine in European Union (EU) member states was 83% down on the previous year’s total.
Fewer ASF outbreaks in Europe’s domestic pigs in 2024
As Romania and Croatia gained better control of African swine fever (ASF) in commercial and backyard herds, there was a significant drop in outbreaks in the region last year, while cases in wild boar remained stable, according to a new analysis of the disease situation in Europe.