The ASF situation in Europe continues to show numerous outbreaks
African swine fever (ASF) remains present in Europe. Since the beginning of 2026, according to current figures from the Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI), a total of almost 1,500 ASF cases have been reported – mainly in wild boar.
Poland remains particularly hard hit, with 276 confirmed cases in wild boar populations so far, followed by Bulgaria (245) and Lithuania (172). Latvia (159 cases) and Hungary (157) also continue to report high numbers of cases. Italy and Romania, with 152 cases each, are also among the worst affected countries.
In contrast, Germany has recorded only 37 cases in wild boar so far – a significant decrease compared to the previous year, when 369 cases had already been registered by mid-February. The low number of cases suggests that the containment measures implemented so far are working well. At the same time, a look at neighboring countries shows that the risk of reintroduction remains high.
Outbreaks in domestic pigs so far this year are below last year's levels. Romania leads the statistics in this area, with 32 confirmed outbreaks since the beginning of the year. Moldova has also reported 5 cases in domestic pig farms. No ASF outbreaks in domestic pig herds have been reported in Poland this year.
Given the ongoing spread in several European regions, adherence to strict biosecurity measures and consistent control of the disease remain crucial.
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