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The German authorities have intensified the fight against the African Swine Fever virus. At the moment in total 29 infected wild boar have been found. In the meantime, Rabobank stated the virus’ presence in Germany may not have strong long-term effects on the markets.

So far, the virus has been established in carcasses of wild boar in 2 border districts: Oder-Spree and Spree-Neisse. Both are located in the east of Brandenburg state, bordering Poland. In both districts, at least 10 ASF infected wild boar have been confirmed.

According to European regulations, an inner core zone surrounded by a mobile electric fence, as well as an outer risk zone have been established. In the interactive Pig Progress map below, the core zone has been accentuated with a black colour; 20 cases known before Wednesday have been added to the map. The exact locations of 9 new cases, found on Wednesday, September 23, are not made public yet; all is know.