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First it was a dead pig, shortly after five more; Ten other dead wild boars have been found since Tuesday in the infected area in Brandenburg, five in Neuzelle, reports doctor Petra Senger. Five more in the core area of the Spree-Neisse district, where the first animal infected with African swine fever was found.
According to MOZ.de, those returning from vacation in Neuzelle found a pig on the terrace of a house. The samples were sent to the state laboratory for analysis; the result is open. So today they are still suspected cases.
Oder-Spree District Administrator Rolf Lindemann (63, SPD) said Wednesday afternoon: “We have to change our crisis management due to the daily findings. The veterinary office urgently needs support in finding downed animals and documentation of cases. The effort is roughly the same as for Corona. The police help with helicopters and thermal imaging cameras. “
Medical Officer Petra Senger: “Because of the findings, we have to create a new area backdrop, expand the central area, and change the epidemic decree. The most important thing is to surround the infected area now: it is an acute event, a massive infection. We have to search all areas very laboriously. A gigantic task ahead of us. “
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And also: “We work together with the state crisis team, with THW, the police and the fire department. But mainly with local hunters who know their way and see dead wild boar. The game’s defense fence prevents migration and so far has shown a very good effect. “
Five dead wild boars were found in the area on Tuesday. These corpses had tested positive for African swine fever at the state laboratory. The samples will now be further examined by the national laboratory. A result from there is not yet available.
The first case of African swine fever in Germany was discovered last Thursday in Schenkendöbern in the Spree-Neisse district.
