After Lithuania corpses of dead pigs found in Poland

Rosselhoznadzor suspects danger outbreaks of ASF in this country and decided to ban the import of pork from her.

Rosselhoznadzor expressed extreme concern about appearing in the Polish media about the death of wild boars. The media have been posted photographs depicting the river found in dead animals . Apparently, the bodies of the animals were in the water for several days. Rosselhoznadzor allows a high probability distribution in Poland of African swine fever (ASF ) . The situation is complicated by the lack of effective ways to combat the virus .

Alexei Alexeenko representing supervisory agency , noted that "the situation is entirely unchecked , no one collects the corpses , not takes samples for research." He pointed out that such an attitude of the Polish side to the threat of epidemic Rosselkhoznadzor causes great concern. In Poland itself on Russia's decision has not yet given an answer .

In late January 2014 the corpses of wild boars were found on the territory of Lithuania. The audit showed that the animals died from ASF. In this regard, Russia closed the border for pork and processed products shipped from Lithuania. In addition, a ban on the import of pork products from the EU. The Russian side has requested EU partners to provide more information on the situation with the probability of an epidemic of ASF in the EU. "But the answer is still no" - said Alexeenko . At the same time Rosselhoznadzor hopes to receive a comprehensive response on measures to prevent the risk of infection from Poland .

Belarus , which also imposed a temporary ban on pork from Lithuania , meanwhile, has made some exceptions. Raw pork meat is still not allowed in the country. However, pork products , has certified that it has passed the necessary heat treatment and complies with the CU, again begins to flow on the shelves Belarusian shops. At the same time, the veterinary service of the country pointed to the need for stricter border controls to prevent the transportation of individuals proscribed pork products as hand luggage or parcels .