Resurgence of African Swine Fever in Germany’s Wildlife

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Resurgence of African Swine Fever in Germany’s Wildlife

African swine fever (ASF) has resurfaced in a wild boar in eastern Germany’s Brandenburg state, marking the first case in over a year. Authorities suspect the virus came from Poland, heightening control measures. ASF poses no threat to humans but is highly contagious among swine

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| A Case Of African Swine Fever Asf Has Been Confirmed In A Wild Boar In Eastern Germany

Updated: 08-07-2026 21:54 IST | Created: 08-07-2026 21:54 IST

German authorities have confirmed a case of African swine fever (ASF) in a wild boar in the state of Brandenburg

This marks the first detected case in the area in over a year, with suspicions that migrating wild boars from Poland may have introduced the virus

Preventative measures have been intensified in the Uckermark district, although ASF is harmless to humans, it spreads rapidly among pigs and wild boar

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