ASF: lifting of the last core area in Brandenburg
On March 29, 2024, the last outbreak of ASF in wild boar was detected in core area 6. Due to the successful implementation of the measures, the affected district of Spree-Neiße was now able to lift the last existing core area, together with the surrounding white zone, by means of a general animal disease control order.
"This means that restrictions on use in this area, which primarily applied to agriculture and forestry, no longer apply. Details can be found in the district's general decree", says state veterinarian Dr. Stephan Nickisch.
In the area of the former core area 6, a continuous comprehensive search for dead game and reduction of the wild boar population will continue over the next few months in order to prove that the area is free of ASF.
Thus, the only remaining restricted zones in the entire state of Brandenburg are Restricted Zones I and II, which must be established due to EU regulations. Apart from the protection corridor, Restricted Zone II currently only exists in the districts of Spree-Neisse, Oberspreewald-Lausitz, and Uckermark. The protection corridor prevents the migration of infected wild boars along the eastern and southern state borders and thus continues to play an important role in maintaining the success of the control measures.
"Therefore, it is particularly important to keep the gates closed when existing protective fences are in place", says state veterinarian Nickisch in conclusion.
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