[ad_1]
The series on Danish minks received international attention during the fall.
It was when a mutated variant of the corona virus was discovered in several mink farms around the country that a professor came out and warned that Denmark could become “a new Wuhan.” The government acted vigorously and demanded that every mink in the country, some 15 million, be killed.
In November, the next blow was for the mining industry. Then the Danish government banned the entire mining industry from taking place during 2021.
– The Danish mining industry as we know it is gone. It’s an unrivaled pain and a shocking decision for the mink industry in Denmark, but also in the rest of Europe, says Jörgen Martinsson, CEO of the Swedish mink industry organization.
Most of the farms in southern Sweden
Recently, about ten Danish mink farmers have contacted Swedish minks to review the possibility of setting up their operations in Sweden instead, says Jörgen Martinsson.
– Of course we are very sure that Danish breeders are interested. Partly because we have had many collaborations and exchanges with Danish breeders for a long time, partly because they have a long experience and great competence in this.
Discussions have focused both on taking over existing farms in Sweden and starting their own farms on Swedish soil.
– It is especially in the south of Sweden, this is where the best opportunities are, says Martinsson.
Last fall September 15
The mutation that was discovered in mink farms appears to be extinct; the last confirmed case was on September 15.
Since the first outbreak, some 15 million minks have died. Anyone who has yet to kill their mink must do so by January 15, but mink farmers are still awaiting the financial compensation promised by the government.
– It’s still chaos in different ways. A political chaos that, of course, meant great uncertainty. How is the Danish mining industry feeling today? It is not possible to answer because it really does not exist anymore, says Jörgen Martinsson.
