Bulgarian Food Safety Agency
First Industrial Farm Hit by African Swine Fever in Bulgaria
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency on Saturday confirmed the first outbreak of African swine fever in an industrial farm in the country.
A total of about 17,000 pigs are fattened in the farm, which is located in the village of Nikolovo near Danube River in Ruse Region, the agency said in a statement.
The Spraying Against Mosquitoes along the Danube River Starts Today
Aerial Mosquito Spraying along Danube to Start on 12 July from Kozloduy
On 12 July 2019, a disinsection campaign along the Danube will be launched, said the press office of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency. The affected areas along the entire Danube will be treated through aerial spraying of insecticides. The first mosquito spraying will take place in Kozloduy Municipality.
The Spraying against Mosquitoes along the Danube River Starts on July 12th from Kozloduy
On Friday, July 12, 2019, a disinsection campaign began along the Danube. Destruction of insects will take place through insecticidal treatment of affected areas along the entire Danube River. The first mosquito spraying will be implemented on the territory of Kozloduy Municipality.
BFSA Began the Forced Killing of all Domestic Pigs, Affected by African Plague
The forced killing and disposal of all domestic pigs affected by the outbreak of African plague in the village of Novachene in Pleven began. This was reported by the Bulgarian food safety agencypress center.
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency Confirmed a Second Outbreak of African Swine Fever Virus
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BNSA) received a signal of increased morbidity in an animal-farm in the village of Jernov, Pleven, on July 2, 2019. There are 14 pigs in the farm, two of which died. After the notification of the case in Pleven, an on-site inspection team was immediately established.
The Disinsection Campaign along the Danube Starts Today
Disinsection campaign along the Danube starts today. The destruction of the insects will take place through the ubiquitous spraying of the affected areas along the whole Danube River. The campaign will be carried out by aviation treatment aimed at the mass destruction of mosquitoes and the prevention of the spread of human and animal diseases in these risky regions.
Bulgarian Food Safety Agency to Carry Out Extra Inspections Across the Country Ahead of Easter Holidays
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) will carry out extra inspections across the country ahead of Easter and St. George's Day holidays, said the Agency.
Food Quality Inspections Throughout Bulgaria before Easter
Mass checks are being carried out all over the country on the quality of food for the Easter table, the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency said.
Enhanced inspections will begin on April 15 and continue until May 6 - St. George's Day.
BFSA Reports Bird Flu in Lovech Area
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency (BFSA) has registered a new outbreak of avian influenza (H5) in a duck farm in the village of Yoglav, Lovech region. The case was confirmed yesterday by the National Reference Laboratory. BFSA has ordered humane killing and disinfection and has set up protection and observation areas around the village.
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