"The situation with the outbreaks of African swine fever is extraordinary, but controllable, Moldova's food security is not at risk, and farmers will receive compensation," Daniel Voda.
This was stated to journalists by the government's press secretary, noting that the Cabinet of Ministers takes the outbreaks of African swine fever in Roscani (Aneni Noi district) and Cimișeni (Criuleni district) very seriously. In Roscani, the outbreak has been eliminated by about 75%. We are talking about one of the largest European investments in Moldova - a farm with advanced biosecurity measures and Danish veterinary expertise. The authorities, together with the owners and the local community, are working around the clock to eliminate the risks. As Daniel Voda specified, the situation in Cimișeni is more complicated. A step-by-step approach is being applied under the supervision of, among others, international experts. The progress there is about 20%, testing continues daily. The government's press secretary noted that the authorities have activated the outbreak elimination plan. The slaughter of infected animals is carried out in strict accordance with sanitary standards and does not pose a danger to people or the environment. The burial of animals is carried out on clay soil, outside protected areas, using lime, chlorine, straw and compacted soil, in accordance with international standards. Professional disinfectants are used, and a modern by-product disposal facility is being built, which will be ready in 2025. Daniel Voda noted that the authorities act transparently and openly, supporting farmers and local residents affected by the outbreak of African swine fever. He emphasized that there are about 350 thousand pigs on registered farms in Moldova. The two farms affected by ASF contained about 110 thousand heads. The predicted damage is about 20% of production, but there is no threat of a food crisis. Farmers will receive compensation calculated based on weight, age, nutritional value and market price, provided that the animals were registered and labeled. Water samples have been taken in the affected areas. They will be constantly monitored. The composition of the soil is being analyzed, and environmental services are ready to assess the air quality. The government spokesman called it important not to sow panic, noting that fake news spread by irresponsible people can have real consequences. Daniel Voda stressed that African swine fever is not a fiction, but a real disease detected in EU countries: Romania, Poland, Germany. There is no vaccine, and burial of animals is an effective and legal method of control. The authorities call on citizens for solidarity and responsibility, recommending them to comply with biosecurity measures, not to transport animals without permission, to report any signs of illness to a veterinarian or authorities, to avoid infection through clothing, transport or food waste. Daniel Voda noted that one unrecorded case can lead to a chain reaction of new outbreaks. According to him, caring for citizens and the livestock sector remains a priority for the government. "Farmers are the support of local communities through taxes and investments. Now is the time to be united," the government spokesman said. //26.03.2025 – InfoMarket.
