ASF has been present in Hesse since June 2024. Dead wild boar can be an important indication of the presence of the virus in a particular area, making rapid detection and laboratory testing an essential part of disease surveillance.
Within designated ASF restricted zones, reporting found wild boar carcasses is mandatory. At the same time, the authorities are encouraging people to report them in areas where the disease has not yet been detected, so that any possible introduction of the virus can be identified as early as possible.
No account is required to use the digital system. Through a dedicated online form, users can provide information about the animal and the location where it was found.
Coordinates can be determined automatically using a smartphone’s GPS or the location can be marked on a map. Once submitted, the information is sent directly to the relevant district or municipal veterinary authority.
The new system is expected to enable faster reporting of dead wild boar, strengthen ASF surveillance, accelerate the detection of possible new outbreaks and simplify follow-up work by the competent authorities.
ASF is dangerous to domestic and wild pigs and, in most cases, is fatal to infected animals. The disease poses no risk to humans or other animal species.
PigUA.info, based on materials from rp-kassel.hessen.de