African swine fever spreads in northern Italy, impacting prosciutto production and causing 120,000 pig culls since January 2022.

African swine fever is rapidly spreading in northern Italy, severely impacting prosciutto production and threatening farmers' livelihoods. Since January 2022, nearly 120,000 pigs have been culled, with significant outbreaks in Lombardy, Piedmont, and Emilia Romagna. The pork industry, worth 20 billion euros annually, faces estimated losses of 500 million euros due to export bans and disease control measures. The government has appointed a commissioner to manage the crisis, but challenges persist.

October 05, 2024
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