African swine fever virus
African swine fever detected in Serres
Veterinary inspectors have identified a case of African swine fever (ASF) in pig breeding farm in the Central Macedonian regional unit of Serres, the Ministry of Rural Development and Food has announced.
The ministry said national and regional veterinary teams have been sent to the area to deal with the case in line with EU and national legislation.
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Greece detects African swine fever in wild boar in Serres
Greece reported a case of African swine fever (ASF) at a breeding farm in the north of the country this week, agriculture ministry announced on Friday.
The virus was detected in a dead female wild boar in the municipal unit of Petritsi, in the region of Serres, it said.
EC to Reimburse Bulgaria for African Swine Fever Costs
The European Commission has approved the costs that Bulgaria has incurred to combat African swine fever in 2020 and will reimburse 75% of them, the Food Agency reports.
This is the maximum allowable percentage under European legislation and the sum amounts to over BGN 15 million.
Excessive pesticide residues found in 1.66pct imported fruit and vegetables sampled in Romania
A recent sampling of pesticide residues identified in imported fruit and vegetables has shown that 1.66pct of the samples carried excessive content, below the average value of non-compliance in the European Union, which stands at 4.1pct, according to Romania's National Authority for Veterinary and Food Safety (ANSVSA).
Greece reports first case of African swine fever
A worker feeds pigs in a breeding farm near the city of Katerini in northern Greece, Thursday. Greece detected its first case of African swine fever at a breeding farm in the north of the country this week, agriculture ministry officials said. [Reuters]
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Greece confirms first swine fever case in Serres
Greek health authorities were on alert on Thursday after confirming the first African swine fever (ASF) case at a small pig farm in the region of Serres, northeastern Greece.
The Ministry of Agriculture announced on Wednesday that the disease was recorded in a family business.
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Atanas Urdzhanov: The Prices of Deli Meats are Expected to Rise by over 10%
The prices of deli meats are expected to rise by over 10%. This was stated by Atanas Urdzhanov, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Meat Processors in Bulgaria, in an interview with Focus News Agency, quoted by NOVA TV.
Varna Region: More than 40,000 Pigs will be Put Down due to ASF
More than 40,000 pigs will be put down in Varna, the reason African swine fever case.
A few days ago, new cases of ASF were registered in the village of Brestak.
The pig farm is one of the largest in the area. It employs about 130 people.
After the new case of the ASF, authorities banned the transportation of animals.
Pork’s Price Has Risen to a Record High
The pork's price in Bulgaria is the highest since 10 years. Only in September, its price jumped by about 45%, which places the country fourth in the European Union in price.
Manufacturers and processors largely attribute this increase to the African Swine Fever that has affected the country.
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PM Orban: African swine fever, result of gross negligence
The president of the National Authority for Veterinary and Food Safety (ANSVSA) will be changed and we are currently conducting a procedure to identify a serious candidate, Prime Minister Ludovic Orban announced on Wednesday.