Europe's farmers on red alert as deadly African swine fever spreads to Belgium
Calls for a mass cull of wild boars to protect pork industry after disease is found in two animals in GaumeAn outbreak of African swine fever terrorising pig farmers in Europe has dramatically escalated with the confirmation that the deadly infectious disease has spread to Belgium.The discovery of thehighly contagious disease in two wild boars found dead near the town of Étalle, in Gaume, has sparked calls for a mass cull of that species to protect western Europe’s pork industry.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Daniel Boffey in Brussels Tags: Farm animals Environment Infectious diseases Science Farming Belgium Europe Source Type: news
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