Wild boars of Transcarpathian forests failed to escape the disaster and became infected with African forest plague. Researchers suggest that forest animals were infected by relatives from European countries.

A case of ASF infection among wild boars that hunters managed to catch was recorded in the Loposh tract, which is located near the village of Velikie Berega (Beregovsky district, Transcarpathian region).

Realizing what kind of prey they got, the hunters immediately reported a sick boar to the State Food and Beverage Service.

“Do not worry! - note in the department. - The sick boar has been eliminated, we have compiled and agreed on a plan for the prevention and elimination of African swine plague in Ukrainian territories. Epizootic focus. Protection and surveillance zones are defined. And today we are taking all necessary measures to localize the virus. Every effort will be made to prevent the spread of the ASF pathogen among Ukrainian pigs.

Recall that a dangerous virus in Ukraine immediately exterminated two breeds of pigs - Mirgorod and large black.