Croatia
Three New Outbreaks of African Swine Fever, 127 Farms Infected in Total
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.
Politics
Vlajčić warns: Illegal meat imports in Dalmatia threaten domestic pig farming
The Minister of Agriculture announced intensified border inspections and controls, stressing that 'quick profits' risk introducing infectious diseases.
Croatia
Vlajčić Warns of Meat Smuggling from Serbia, Demands Rigorous Penalties for Those Responsible
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture David Vlajčić has strongly condemned the illegal import of pork that threatens domestic production, while Croatia simultaneously battles new outbreaks of African swine fever.
Local
Crisis Headquarters in Osijek Agrees on New Package of Measures Against African Swine Fever
After three years of battling the disease, nearly half of pig farming facilities still have non-compliances. The headquarters introduces enhanced inspections, customs controls, and intensified culling of wild boar.
Croatia
African Swine Fever Threatens Slavonia: Police Intensify Field Surveillance
The spread of African swine fever has prompted increased controls in the Slavonia region. The disease, which does not threaten humans but devastates pig farming, remains one of the biggest threats to Croatian agriculture.