Slovakia Expands Restricted Zones Due to African Swine Fever Outbreak

Slovakia has expanded its restricted zones to combat the spread of African swine fever after infected wild boar were discovered in multiple regions across the country. The disease has been detected in wild boar populations in the Rajec Valley, the Strážovské Mountains, and in the Komárno district near the Hungarian border. African swine fever is a highly contagious viral disease that affects both domestic pigs and wild boar, causing severe economic losses to pig farming operations and requiring strict containment measures including movement restrictions and culling of affected animals.