An epidemiological investigation and a set of measures to localise the disease have already been launched at the farm. All animals on the farm will be slaughtered to prevent further spread of the virus.
A quarantine zone has been established around the farm, in which control over the health of pigs and compliance with biosafety on farms has been strengthened, and restrictions on the movement of animals and pig products have been introduced.
The PVD emphasises that the risks of the disease spreading remain high, as the virus persists in the environment and can be transmitted through clothing, footwear, equipment or transport. That is why pig farmers — both owners of small farms and large industrial complexes — must strictly adhere to biosecurity rules.
This is the eighth case of ASF among domestic pigs in Latvia in 2025. This year, the virus has also been detected in nearly 1,000 wild boars in 26 regions of the country, confirming the role of wildlife as a constant source of infection.
SIA Baltic Pork is owned by the Norwegian company Mork Engebretsen Invest (71.57%) and SE Agro Holding (28.43%).
The outbreak in Latvia occurred less than a week after reports of a large-scale ASF case in Estonia, where more than 27,000 pigs were destroyed at the country's largest farm.
Although ASF does not pose a threat to humans, the disease is fatal to pigs and causes serious economic damage to the industry, as each outbreak leads to the complete destruction of livestock on affected farms.
PigUA.info based on materials from eng.lsm.lv