EFSA launches ‘Stop African swine fever’ campaign in south-east Europe

EFSA has begun a major campaign to raise awareness and help halt the spread of African swine fever in south-east Europe.

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http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/efsa-launches-stop-african-swine-fever-campaign-south-east-europehttp://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/efsa-launches-stop-african-swine-fever-campaign-south-east-europe
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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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Animal virology, African swine fever virus, Classical swine fever, ASF, European Food Safety Authority, Pig, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Health sciences, Health, Medical specialties, PEPPADEP
Summary
Key Points: 
  • EFSA has begun a major campaign to raise awareness and help halt the spread of African swine fever in south-east Europe.
  • The campaign is aimed at countries that in 2019 EFSA identified as collectively comprising a region of concern because of their proximity to countries where ASF is present.
  • Our campaign will complement the ongoing efforts of the European Commission and other international organisations to work towards the eradication of the disease in Europe.
  • African swine fever (ASF) is a viral disease that affects domestic pigs and wild boar.
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