Consultation by the Commission on the plan for a Council regulation to safeguard animals utilized for animal feed.
**Brandenburg Faces Persistent Challenge with African Swine Fever Outbreak**
The latest updates on the ongoing African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Brandenburg, Germany, reveal that the situation remains critical, with new cases detected and the virus spreading beyond previously established core zones.
The initial suspicion of ASF was first detected in a wild boar carcass found near the German-Polish border in the Spree-Neisse district last Wednesday. The state laboratory Berlin-Brandenburg confirmed the initial suspicion the following day. Since then, more wild boars in Brandenburg have tested positive for the disease.
The Agriculture Minister, Julia Klöckner, confirmed the initial suspicion of ASF in Brandenburg. The recent outbreaks in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) have been genetically linked to a strain originating from southern Italy (Calabria), marking a new development different from the strains previously circulating in eastern German states like Brandenburg.
To control the outbreak, Germany has implemented multiple zones of restrictions around infected areas (core and buffer zones) to limit pig movements and enhance biosecurity. Carcass removal and strict monitoring of wild boar populations are key components of control strategies to reduce viral presence in wildlife reservoirs. Authorities continue to conduct genome sequencing to track virus variants and understand sources of new introductions.
Ongoing surveillance reveals persistent detection of ASF virus in wild boar carcasses around affected zones, underscoring the difficulty in eradicating the virus from wild populations. The situation is dynamic, requiring ongoing vigilance.
In light of the spread of ASF beyond traditional regions, regional governments such as Saxony are emphasizing nationwide solidarity and coordinated actions across federal states to improve the effectiveness of control efforts.
For the very latest as of mid-July 2025, it is recommended to consult official German veterinary authorities or specialized updates from the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) for specific case numbers and recent containment measures.
Other scientific research and medical-condition monitoring could contribute to finding solutions for the ongoing African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Germany, helping health-and-wellness and environmental-science communities address the issue. The dynamics of the virus in wild boar populations and understanding the sources of new introductions might benefit from collaboration between veterinary and ecological experts.
