TIRANA, August 4 /ATA/ Albania has stepped up border checks and farm visits to stop African swine fever from spreading from Serbia, completing 97 control checks so far.
The National Veterinary and Plant Protection Authority said that African swine fever is a contagious viral disease for pigs that does not harm humans, requiring farmers and hunters to report suspected cases, follow strict farm safety rules, and stop illegal animal movement to protect local livestock.
The National Veterinary and Plant Protection Authority reported zero cases of African Swine Fever nationwide. /e.xh/j.p/p.s./
