Press release 40/2022 of the district of Märkisch-Oderland
The district of Märkisch-Oderland has been fighting the spread of African swine fever (ASF) for more than two years.
So far, 358 wild boars have tested positive for ASF in our country. For many of those affected, the epidemic and the associated utilisation bans mean extensive restrictions.
Trapping and testing help us to get an accurate picture of the epidemic. Helicopter and drone flights provide us with information about the wild boar population in the region. The successes already achieved in containing ASF can only be maintained if we continue to intensively search for wild boar and eradicate transmission possibilities.
To support disease control efforts, the district of Märkisch-Oderland is looking for volunteers who, if required, can take part in further wildlife searches after being instructed and accompanied by people who know the area well. Interested parties can register online at https://www.maerkisch-oderland.de/de/afrikanische-schweinepest/freiwillige-helfer-gesucht.html.
All further details on the coordinated game searches will then be agreed as the process progresses.
All volunteers receive an allowance of 12 euros per hour.