An outbreak of African swine fever was confirmed and 92 pigs were slaughtered in Rosu village, Cahul district. Seven animals were found dead by the farm owner. Another outbreak was recorded in  Mileşti village, Nisporeni district, with one pig affected.

Vitalie Carauş, head of the National Food Safety Agency, told IPN the slaughtered pigs were buried. The pens and all utensils that came in contact with the animals were disinfected. In both villages there a census of animals is under way for more accurate records.

Last week, ten pigs were slaughtered in Manta village, Cahul district and a suspected case was also in the neighboring Pascani village, but the virus was not confirmed.

There are presently three active outbreaks of African swine fever in domestic pigs and an outbreak in wild boars in the border area of ​​Lipcani town, Briceni district.

African swine fever is deadly to pigs but not harmful to humans. It spreads rapidly among pigs. If the virus is confirmed the animals are killed in order to prevent the spread of the disease.