The African Swine Fever (ASF) poses a severe threat to both wild and domestic pigs, raising significant concerns among pig farmers in the Ebersberg district.

Recent outbreaks in Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate have prompted the Ebersberg Veterinary Office to issue warnings about the potential spread of ASF.

The ASF virus has already reached regions including Hessen, Baden-Württemberg, and Rheinland-Pfalz, likely introduced through busy transport routes from Southeast Europe.

In light of these developments, the Saarland is closely monitoring the situation to prevent an outbreak.

The Ebersberg district is home to approximately 70 pig farmers managing over 3,500 pigs, a number that has decreased due to fears surrounding ASF.

Despite ongoing research, there is currently no effective vaccine available to control ASF, primarily due to gaps in understanding protective antigens and immune responses.

The discovery of a dead wild boar in Steinhöring has heightened alarms, as the virus continues to spread closer to Bavaria.

Animal experiments have shown that while the A137R-deletion mutant shows promise for vaccine development, further modifications are necessary to ensure safety.

Effective management of ASF requires a combination of reliable vaccine strategies, strict biosecurity measures, and rapid diagnostic capabilities.

The Veterinary Office urges citizens to dispose of food waste only in closed trash bins to prevent wild boars from accessing it.

Residents are advised to maintain distance from dead wild boars and report any sightings to authorities to help control the potential spread of ASF.

The proactive response of the Ebersberg district to ASF has been praised, highlighting the importance of collaboration among officials, hunters, and farmers.