How many farms in total are infected with African swine fever in Croatia?

As of July 31, 2026, African swine fever has been confirmed at a total of 127 pig farming facilities.

In which counties were the latest outbreaks confirmed?

Two new outbreaks were confirmed in Osijek-Baranja County (Bokšić and Lacići), and one in Virovitica-Podravina County (Veliki Rastovac).

How many cases of African swine fever have been recorded among wild boar?

A total of 188 cases have been recorded among wild boar so far, with as many as 184 in Osijek-Baranja County.

What is recommended for pig owners?

The Ministry calls for consistent implementation of biosecurity measures, immediate reporting of any suspicion to a veterinarian, and strict adherence to orders from competent authorities.

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Three New Outbreaks of African Swine Fever, 127 Farms Infected in Total

H.D. · Prije 1 dana | 2 min

The Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed two new outbreaks in Osijek-Baranja County and one in Virovitica-Podravina County, with the number of cases among wild boar rising to 188.

Summary

Three new outbreaks of African swine fever were confirmed on July 31, 2026, in Osijek-Baranja and Virovitica-Podravina counties.
The total number of infected farms has risen to 127, of which 70 are in Osijek-Baranja and 57 in Virovitica-Podravina counties.
Among wild boar, 188 cases have been recorded, with the vast majority (184) in Osijek-Baranja County.
The Ministry of Agriculture urges pig owners to strictly adhere to biosecurity measures to prevent further spread of the disease.

African swine fever continues to spread across eastern Croatia. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reported that on Friday, July 31, 2026, three new reports were received regarding farms where this dangerous disease has been confirmed, as reported by Baranja Info.

New Outbreaks in Two Counties

Two new outbreaks were recorded in Osijek-Baranja County, in the settlements of Bokšić in the Đurđenovac municipality and Lacići in the Magadenovac municipality. A third outbreak was confirmed in Veliki Rastovac, located in the Crnac municipality in Virovitica-Podravina County.

As of July 31, 2026, the presence of African swine fever has been confirmed at 127 pig farming locations. Of these, as many as 70 infected farms are in Osijek-Baranja County, while 57 have been recorded in Virovitica-Podravina County.

List of Affected Areas

In Osijek-Baranja County, the disease has so far been recorded in a number of settlements: Nemetin, Ivanovo, Krunoslavje, Šaptinovci, Bokšić Lug, Beljevina, Bokšić, Krčevina, Kućanci, Beničanci, Lacići, Gajić, Draž, Lađanska, and Kućanci Đakovački.

In Virovitica-Podravina County, the infection has been confirmed in the settlements of Grudnjak, Donje Predrijevo, Zokov Gaj, Kutovi, Slavonske Bare, Zdenci, Mali Rastovac, Novo Petovo Polje, Staro Petovo Polje, Veliki Rastovac, Breštanovci, Suha Mlaka, Crnac, and Dolci.

High Number of Cases Among Wild Boar

The number of confirmed cases among wild boar is also concerning. The total number of such cases so far stands at 188. The majority, as many as 184, are in Osijek-Baranja County, while two cases each have been recorded in Vukovar-Srijem and Virovitica-Podravina counties.

The Ministry, together with the State Inspectorate, the Croatian Veterinary Institute, local and regional authorities, and other competent bodies, continues to implement prescribed controls and measures to combat the disease. Pig owners are urged to consistently apply biosecurity measures, immediately report any suspicion to an authorized veterinarian, and strictly adhere to the instructions and recommendations of the competent authorities to prevent further spread of the disease.