Economy
Government mulls encouraging farmers to renounce pig farming
Lithuania’s agriculture minister plans to propose encouraging farmers to renounce pig farming as swine fever is spreading in the country. […]
Pig farming
Economy
Lithuanian pig farmers ordered to register their livestock
A mandatory requirement has been announced in Lithuania to register all pigs by 15 September. Registration will be free of charge. […]
Economy
Two new ASF cases reported in east Lithuania
The State Food and Veterinary Service (VMVT) reports that dead pigs were found in two farms located in Ignalina district. Laboratory testing confirmed African swine fever (ASF) in both cases. […]
Economy
Lithuanian pig farmers sustain almost 9-million-euro losses due to ASF
Lithuanian pig farmers claim that due to African swine fever (ASF) they have suffered losses amounting to LTL 30 million (EUR 8.7 million). […]
Economy
Wild boar with ASF found near Idavang pig farm in Lithuania
A dead wild boar infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) was found near the Rupinskai pig complex in Ignalina district last weekend. […]
Economy
Government commission decides against national state of emergency in Utena
At a meeting on Friday the Emergency Commission of the Lithuanian Government decided against declaring a national state of emergency due to African swine fever (ASF) in Utena district. […]
Economy
State of emergency declared in Utena district
On Thursday, the Emergency Commission of Utena district declared a state of emergency due to African swine fever (ASF) in Tauragnai and Saldutiškis at the local level. […]
Economy
Second outbreak of African swine fever reported in Lithuania
The second outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has been reported in Lithuania. […]