Barriers erected to prevent swine fever's intrusion into North Saxony
In the districts of Nordsachsen, Meißen, Mittelsachsen, Mügeln, Naundorf, Oschatz, Liebschuetzberg, and Cavertitz, protective fences are being installed as part of the West barrier. This measure is aimed at preventing the spread of African swine fever, a disease that affects both wild and domestic pigs.
The installation of these fences will commence in the coming week, starting with the districts mentioned above. The West barrier also runs through Meißen and Mittelsachsen.
African swine fever poses no threat to humans or other animal species, making it crucial to focus on protecting pigs from this nearly always fatal disease. The authority responsible for erecting the protective fences in the Saxony region has not been specified, but in similar cases in other German states, the respective state governments have taken on this role.
It is essential to note that African swine fever is almost always fatal for domestic pigs in the affected districts. However, it does not pose a danger to any animal species other than pigs. This disease has not been found to be harmful to humans.
As the protective fences are put in place, the hope is to limit the spread of African swine fever and protect the pig populations in these districts. The installation of these fences is a significant step in safeguarding the livestock industry in Saxony.
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