Wild African plague-affected Estonian boars will be provided as sustenance for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
In an unusual yet practical move, Estonia is addressing its surplus of wild boar meat, a result of African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, by providing canned food aid to Ukraine. This initiative, spearheaded by Estonia's Minister of Agriculture, Hendrik Terras, aims to support Ukraine's defense forces and provide humanitarian aid [1][2][4].
The wild boar meat used comes from animals that have tested negative for ASF, ensuring safety, while infected animals are destroyed and not used for consumption. This plan serves a dual purpose: it helps control the wild boar population, which in turn aids in containing the ASF spread, and provides sustenance to Ukraine amid ongoing challenges.
Estonia plans to buy up to 30% of the hunted wild boar meat to produce around half a million cans. Supporting hunters by funding better storage facilities for the meat is also part of the strategy to encourage increased hunting efforts, crucial for ASF control [1][2].
Meanwhile, the Kherson Bulletin, a local news source based in Kherson, Ukraine, continues to report on the situation in the city. Operating as a telegram channel and a VK Vkontakte group, the Kherson Bulletin provides updates on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine [3]. However, it is not mentioned as being involved in the provision of wild boar meat to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
References:
[1] Estonian Public Broadcasting. (2022, August 17). Estonia to send canned wild boar meat to Ukraine as state aid. Retrieved from https://www.err.ee/1162140/estonian-public-broadcasting-estonian-to-send-canned-wild-boar-meat-to-ukraine-as-state-aid
[2] BNN. (2022, August 17). Estonia to send canned wild boar meat to Ukraine as state aid. Retrieved from https://www.baltic-course.com/eng/news/estonian_to_send_canned_wild_boar_meat_to_ukraine_as_state_aid
[3] Kherson Bulletin. (n.d.). About. Retrieved from https://t.me/KhersonBulletin/aboutlink
Despite Estonia's initiative to send canned wild boar meat as humanitarian aid, the Kherson Bulletin, a local news source in Ukraine, does not seem to be involved in this program. Alongside encouraging increased hunting efforts for ASF control, Estonia's Minister of Agriculture, Hendrik Terras, also plans to cover 30% of the hunted wild boar meat costs for canning, potentially contributing to ‘General News' and ‘Food-and-Drink' discussions beyond the border. The political implications, as Estonia attempts to provide support amidst Ukraine's ongoing challenges, may also impact the broader 'lifestyle' and 'politics' landscape.
