The European Union has raised serious concerns over Italy’s efforts to combat the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF), labeling the country’s current measures as insufficient. The European Commission has urged Rome to step up its actions to contain the virus, which poses a significant threat to the swine industry across Europe.
Despite Italy’s attempts to control ASF outbreaks, the Commission highlighted gaps in the enforcement of biosecurity measures and the management of wild boar populations, which are key vectors in the transmission of the disease. The EU is…