There is a disease in Viljandi municipality. The disease is affecting pigs. Due to the disease, 4500 pigs will be culled.
The laboratory confirmed the disease. The sample was taken during the inspection. All pigs on the farm will be culled. The disease cannot be treated. The farm will be cleaned. After that, the premises can be used again.
Compensation will be provided for the farm's pigs. It is not allowed to approach sick animals. Safety helps pig farming. There may be many cars near the farm.
The previous outbreak was in Rapla. There, 4000 pigs were culled. This year, over 17,000 pigs have been affected.
This disease is not dangerous to humans. People can spread the disease. Objects can be contaminated. Therefore, objects must be cleaned.
Wild boars are infected. The disease spread in the summer. In summer, it is necessary to monitor the health of pigs. In case of suspicion, a veterinarian should be called.