Germany has confirmed the first outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in over a year in a wild boar in eastern Germany. The boar was discovered in the state of Brandenburg within the ASF protection corridor bordering Poland in the Uckermark district, Reuters reports.
A second suspected case is currently being examined, authorities added. They assume the virus was introduced by migrating wild boars from infected areas in Poland.
The last officially confirmed case in the state of Brandenburg was confirmed in the Uckermark district in May 2025.
Serbia to Cull 11,000 Pigs Due to African Swine Fever
Meanwhile, Serbian authorities have begun culling 11,000 pigs at a farm in the west of the country following an ASF outbreak, Reuters reports. The cull at the farm in the village of Hrtkovci is expected to take several days.
Serbia currently has several active ASF outbreaks. Thousands of pigs have already been culled over the past two months in the western Macva region, which borders Bosnia and Croatia.
Although ASF does not pose a risk to humans, it spreads rapidly among domestic pigs and wild boar. It cannot be transmitted to people, and properly prepared pork products are safe to eat. Although it is not a direct threat to human health, its deadly nature in swine could result in pork product shortages, disruptions to trade and economic impacts. There is no treatment or vaccine so the best way to protect pigs is by prevention.
