African Swine Fever Outbreak Forces Culling of Over 800 Pigs at Central Slovakia Commercial Farm

African swine fever has struck a commercial pig farm in central Slovakia, requiring the culling of more than 800 pigs to contain the outbreak. Authorities have imposed an immediate ban on transporting pigs between farms in the affected area until further notice. The outbreak represents a significant threat to Slovakia's pork industry, as African swine fever is a highly contagious viral disease that affects domestic pigs and wild boar, causing severe economic losses through mandatory culling and trade restrictions, though it poses no direct risk to human health.