Cases of African swine fever in the Lazio region: so far, wild boars have been affected. Of these 19 first cases, 18 animals affected by the disease were found in the infected area (considered red in the regional ordinance), while only one sick animal would still be found in the territories of Rieti, where a new second red zone will soon be created. The councilor for health of the Lazio Region communicated the increase in cases Alessio D'Amato with a note: “Swine fever cases rise to 19. There are 18 in the Rome area and one in the Rieti province. This was communicated by theZooprophylactic Institute.
The control and monitoring activity continues in the perimeter areas. It is essential to adopt plans to reduce the pressure of the wild boars. " After more than 15 cases in the infected area of Rome, which occupies a large part of the northwest quadrant of the capital, a case of African swine fever has also been found in a new area of the region. last 26 May: the wild boar affected by the disease is the first sick specimen found outside the Roman red zone.
For this reason, in the next few days, it is expected a new ordinance with which it is possible to clearly identify the area at risk of African swine fever in the Rieti area. The first case in the Lazio Region, on the other hand, was found at the beginning of May, precisely on the 5th, when the carcass of a sick specimen inside the Insugherata Park. In a short time, thanks also to the contribution of the national coordinator for the Italian swine fever emergency, Professor Angelo Ferrari, a red zone and all necessary measures have been taken to avoid spread (Fanpage).