date:May 24, 2023
rts have warned that the proliferation of high-rise pig farms could increase the risk of zoonotic diseases. According to the American Society for Microbiology, it is estimated that around 225 million pigs in China died or were culled after the outbreak of African swine fever in 2018.
Swine fever: Vigilance required
In 2022, African swine fever outbreaks among domestic pigs in the EU decreased by 79% compared to 2021. The decrease was particularly marked in Romania, Poland and Bulgaria.
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