ASF situation in wild boars in Germany remains tense
ASF incidence in Germany has remained at an elevated level since the beginning of the year. According to data from the Animal Disease Information System, 1,404 ASF cases have been detected in wild boars since January, but no cases in domestic pigs in Germany. This means that the number of cases for 2025 is already significantly higher than the previous year's total of 966 ASF cases in wild boars (January to December).
However, the number of cases is almost exclusively attributable to the active epidemic in Hesse. The Bergstraße district is particularly affected, as are Darmstadt-Dieburg and Groß-Gerau. In Rhineland-Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg, there have been only a few isolated cases since the beginning of the year.
According to the Animal Disease Information System, ASF cases in wild boars have averaged approximately 326 per month since January. This means that the monthly number of cases this year was significantly higher than last year. In May, 98 ASF cases were already reported (as of May 15, 2025).
In Brandenburg and Saxony, efforts to combat the spread of ASF are bearing fruit. ASF activity has calmed down there, and in recent months, several restriction zones have been significantly reduced or even partially lifted. This represents significant relief, particularly for pig farmers, as well as for agriculture and hunting in the regions.
In Germany, preventing further spread in wild boar areas remains a top priority. Preventing the disease from entering domestic pig populations is also still important.
Within Europe, cases are declining overall. This is consistent with the seasonal trends of previous years. In recent months, most reports have again come from Poland, followed by Germany, Lithuania, Hungary, and Latvia. Numerous ASF cases have also been reported in Italy, although these have all occurred only in the northern part of the country.
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