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This coronavirus disease outbreak is the third in tissue farms in Lithuania. The first case was confirmed in the Jonava district. tissue farm on November 26, and Radviliškis d. the fireplace was ready for December 30th.
Although transmission of the virus to tissues is most likely from close contact with a sick person, based on data available for the SFVS, COVID-19 patients in Lazdijai d. there were no farm workers. An SFVS Epizootic Research Team will explain how the coronavirus may have entered the farm. The disease was diagnosed on this farm through continuous monitoring, selecting up to 5 samples from the most recently killed animals each week.
Fur animals or their skins from the affected farm were not distributed to other farms in the country.
Once the information on the confirmed disease in the stored tissues was received, the farm was immediately subject to operational restrictions: the removal of animals, feed or other animal products was prohibited and the responsible persons were instructed to agree on a tissue loss plan with the SFVS. Unfortunately, animals that are kept close by or that may have been in contact with dead animals will have to be euthanized to stop the spread of the disease on the farm. This will be done immediately, that is, today. Dead animals will be sampled to determine the extent of disease spread on the farm. The farm will be disinfected with biocides licensed against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the farm will continue to be closely monitored, and additional samples of farm animals will be selected for testing.
Carcasses of sick animals will be safely disposed of at the animal by-product processing plant. Follow-up and follow-up will be decided after an assessment of all the circumstances and in light of the spread of COVID-19.
All tissue holders in the country are encouraged to adhere responsibly and strictly to established biosecurity requirements on farms. If farm animals show signs of fever, respiratory or gastrointestinal damage, or increased mortality, or if a farm worker caring for the animals has been confirmed to have COVID-19 infection, SFVS inspectors should be informed as soon as possible by calling the free phone. 24-hour hotline at 8800 40403.
Relevant information on COVID-19 disease and prevention for tissue growers in the country is published on the SFVS website.
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