Overview

• A wild boar in Märkisch-Oderland, Germany, tested positive for African Swine Fever (ASF), marking the first confirmed case in the district in months.
• The infected animal was found near the Polish border, before the first protective fence designed to prevent ASF spread.
• The district administration delayed public disclosure of the case, citing its isolated nature and containment measures in place.
• Poland's ongoing high prevalence of ASF increases the likelihood of cross-border transmission into Germany.
• Protective fences have been credited with detecting the case early, preventing further spread into the region.