African swine fever outbreak

Several restrictions lifted

On June 5, 2024, several restrictions were lifted in the area in Västmanland affected by African swine fever.

Read more in the press release from the Swedish Board of Agriculture (in Swedish only).

SLU is requesting that all students and staff in the affected area carefully follow the instructions issued by the Swedish Board of Agriculture and keep themselves updated on developments.

Following the detection of African swine fever in Fagersta municipality, the Board of Agriculture demarcated a zone to limit the spread of the disease.

Anyone in the affected area must respect the restrictions and instructions issued by the Board of Agriculture. Read more at the Board of Agriculture website: https://jordbruksverket.se/languages/english/swedish-board-of-agriculture/animals/animal-health/african-swine-fever

Previously, SLU has been adhering to the Swedish Board of Agriculture's 48-hour quarantine rule for individuals who have been abroad and plan to visit Swedish animal farms. Now, this quarantine rule also applies to individuals who have been in an infected zone, in accordance with the Swedish Board of Agriculture's decision.

SLU management, with the assistance of internal expertise, is continuously updated on developments and maintains contact with other authorities.

• Stay updated on the developments at the Swedish National Veterinary Institute, SVA, and at the Swedish Board of Agriculture.
• Every report about a found dead wild boar is important! Don't forget to describe where the body was found. It can contribute to the early detection of African swine fever virus in the country! Report here: https://rapporteravilt.sva.se/