African Swine Fever: Russia puts temporary ban on imports of pork from Bulgaria

Russian authorities have imposed a temporary restriction on the import of live pigs and pig meat products from the whole territory of Bulgaria because of the case of African Swine Fever in the country, reports on September 7 said, quoting Russian media.

The ban applies to imports from Bulgaria into Russia of of live pigs, pork carcases, pork and products containing pork, pork embryos and boar semen.

An exception will be made for products processed using technology to ensure virus destruction – ready-made pig meat products; finished products containing pig or animal raw materials from pork; raw materials of animal origin from pig meat intended for the production of feed for non-productive animals and for fur animals.

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