African swine fever outbreak forces culling of thousands of pigs on Hungarian farm

Hungarian veterinary authority Nébih confirmed African swine fever (ASP) on a large pig farm in Szabolcs‑Szatmár‑Bereg county on 3 June. The farm housed roughly 3,000 pigs, which are now being culled as authorities enforce the farm's closure and quarantine measures.

Chief State Veterinarian Imre Nemes ordered immediate disease‑control actions, including a protective and surveillance zone, restrictions on movement of people and vehicles, and strict disinfection protocols. While ASP is deadly for domestic and wild pigs, it does not pose a risk to human health and no vaccine exists, raising concerns about significant economic losses for the Hungarian pork sector.

Nébih urges all pig owners, especially in the affected region, to adhere to biosecurity rules to prevent further spread, and to report any sudden illness or deaths among their herds.