Another outbreak of African swine fever has been confirmed in the southern town of Vulcanesti, as tests found the virus in two of the four pigs held in a private household. The animals were slaughtered and burned.

Vitalie Caraus, the Food Safety Agency’s chief vet, recalled for IPN that on June 20 a quarantine order was issued for the town after two household pigs were found dead on the outskirts. On Saturday, the quarantine was extended for another 60 days.

Preventive efforts continue in the town. Filters are in place at the four entrances into the town, with vehicles subjected to checks and disinfection. Pig movement restrictions were also instituted.

Recently the Agency lifted all restrictions in Mereni, Anenii Noi district, after the village was under a 60-day quarantine following 8 cases of African swine fever. Active epicenters remain in Giurgiulesti, Cahul and Comrat. At the end of last week, a disinfection facility was installed in the border village of Giurgiulesti which is able to decontaminate all types of vehicles.