African swine fever,
Romania
Information received on 18/12/2020 from Dr Robert Viorel Chioveanu, President, Secretary of State, Chief Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Services, National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority, Bucharest, Romania
Summary
Report type Follow-up report No. 110
Date of start of the event 25/06/2018
Date of confirmation of the event 06/07/2018
Report date 18/12/2020
Date submitted to OIE 18/12/2020
Reason for notification First occurrence of a listed disease
Manifestation of disease Clinical disease
Causal agent African swine fever virus
Nature of diagnosis Laboratory (advanced)
This event pertains to a defined zone within the country
Related reports Immediate notification (09/07/2018)
Follow-up report No. 1 (13/07/2018)
Follow-up report No. 2 (08/08/2018)
Follow-up report No. 3 (13/08/2018)
Follow-up report No. 4 (27/08/2018)
Follow-up report No. 5 (02/11/2018)
Follow-up report No. 6 (13/11/2018)
Follow-up report No. 7 (20/11/2018)
Follow-up report No. 8 (26/11/2018)
Follow-up report No. 9 (17/12/2018)
Follow-up report No. 10 (11/01/2019)
Follow-up report No. 11 (22/01/2019)
Follow-up report No. 12 (23/01/2019)
Follow-up report No. 13 (29/01/2019)
Follow-up report No. 14 (30/01/2019)
Follow-up report No. 15 (31/01/2019)
Follow-up report No. 16 (04/02/2019)
Follow-up report No. 17 (14/02/2019)
Follow-up report No. 18 (18/02/2019)
Follow-up report No. 19 (25/02/2019)
Follow-up report No. 20 (06/03/2019)
Follow-up report No. 21 (15/03/2019)
Follow-up report No. 22 (29/03/2019)
Follow-up report No. 23 (05/04/2019)
Follow-up report No. 24 (08/04/2019)
Follow-up report No. 25 (12/04/2019)
Follow-up report No. 26 (18/04/2019)
Follow-up report No. 27 (24/04/2019)
Follow-up report No. 28 (25/04/2019)
Follow-up report No. 29 (06/05/2019)
Follow-up report No. 30 (08/05/2019)
Follow-up report No. 31 (20/05/2019)
Follow-up report No. 32 (21/05/2019)
Follow-up report No. 33 (28/05/2019)
Follow-up report No. 34 (30/05/2019)
Follow-up report No. 35 (04/06/2019)
Follow-up report No. 36 (06/06/2019)
Follow-up report No. 37 (11/06/2019)
Follow-up report No. 38 (18/06/2019)
Follow-up report No. 39 (21/06/2019)
Follow-up report No. 40 (25/06/2019)
Follow-up report No. 41 (26/06/2019)
Follow-up report No. 42 (28/06/2019)
Follow-up report No. 43 (16/07/2019)
Follow-up report No. 44 (17/07/2019)
Follow-up report No. 45 (25/07/2019)
Follow-up report No. 46 (09/08/2019)
Follow-up report No. 47 (21/08/2019)
Follow-up report No. 48 (29/08/2019)
Follow-up report No. 49 (07/09/2019)
Follow-up report No. 50 (13/09/2019)
Follow-up report No. 51 (25/09/2019)
Follow-up report No. 52 (04/10/2019)
Follow-up report No. 53 (11/10/2019)
Follow-up report No. 54 (18/10/2019)
Follow-up report No. 55 (29/10/2019)
Follow-up report No. 56 (13/11/2019)
Follow-up report No. 57 (22/11/2019)
Follow-up report No. 58 (06/12/2019)
Follow-up report No. 59 (13/12/2019)
Follow-up report No. 60 (20/12/2019)
Follow-up report No. 61 (23/12/2019)
Follow-up report No. 62 (31/12/2019)
Follow-up report No. 63 (10/01/2020)
Follow-up report No. 64 (21/01/2020)
Follow-up report No. 65 (30/01/2020)
Follow-up report No. 66 (07/02/2020)
Follow-up report No. 67 (14/02/2020)
Follow-up report No. 68 (17/02/2020)
Follow-up report No. 69 (28/02/2020)
Follow-up report No. 70 (06/03/2020)
Follow-up report No. 71 (09/03/2020)
Follow-up report No. 72 (20/03/2020)
Follow-up report No. 73 (27/03/2020)
Follow-up report No. 74 (03/04/2020)
Follow-up report No. 75 (10/04/2020)
Follow-up report No. 76 (16/04/2020)
Follow-up report No. 77 (24/04/2020)
Follow-up report No. 78 (27/04/2020)
Follow-up report No. 79 (08/05/2020)
Follow-up report No. 80 (15/05/2020)
Follow-up report No. 81 (22/05/2020)
Follow-up report No. 82 (29/05/2020)
Follow-up report No. 83 (05/06/2020)
Follow-up report No. 84 (12/06/2020)
Follow-up report No. 85 (19/06/2020)
Follow-up report No. 86 (26/06/2020)
Follow-up report No. 87 (03/07/2020)
Follow-up report No. 88 (10/07/2020)
Follow-up report No. 89 (17/07/2020)
Follow-up report No. 90 (24/07/2020)
Follow-up report No. 91 (31/07/2020)
Follow-up report No. 92 (07/08/2020)
Follow-up report No. 93 (14/08/2020)
Follow-up report No. 94 (21/08/2020)
Follow-up report No. 95 (28/08/2020)
Follow-up report No. 96 (04/09/2020)
Follow-up report No. 97 (11/09/2020)
Follow-up report No. 98 (21/09/2020)
Follow-up report No. 99 (25/09/2020)
Follow-up report No. 100 (02/10/2020)
Follow-up report No. 101 (09/10/2020)
Follow-up report No. 102 (16/10/2020)
Follow-up report No. 103 (23/10/2020)
Follow-up report No. 104 (06/11/2020)
Follow-up report No. 105 (13/11/2020)
Follow-up report No. 106 (24/11/2020)
Follow-up report No. 107 (25/11/2020)
Follow-up report No. 108 (04/12/2020)
Follow-up report No. 109 (11/12/2020)
Follow-up report No. 110 (18/12/2020)
Follow-up report No. 111 (24/12/2020)
Follow-up report No. 112 (28/12/2020)
Follow-up report No. 113 (08/01/2021)
Follow-up report No. 114 (15/01/2021)
New outbreaks (27)
Outbreak 1 Ciocmani, Salaj
Date of start of the outbreak 30/11/2020
Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit Backyard
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Swine 2 2 1 1 0
Outbreak 2 Visag, Timis
Date of start of the outbreak 02/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (14/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 1 1
Outbreak 3 Visag, Timis
Date of start of the outbreak 02/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (14/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 4 4
Outbreak 4 Sarlota, Timis
Date of start of the outbreak 02/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (16/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 7 7
Outbreak 5 Rona, Salaj
Date of start of the outbreak 03/12/2020
Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit Backyard
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Swine 14 14 0 13 1
Outbreak 6 Galgau Almasului, Salaj
Date of start of the outbreak 03/12/2020
Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit Backyard
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Swine 3 3 1 2 0
Outbreak 7 Birtin, Hunedoara
Date of start of the outbreak 04/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (14/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 5 5
Outbreak 8 Surduc, Salaj
Date of start of the outbreak 06/12/2020
Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit Backyard
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Swine 1 1 1 0 0
Outbreak 9 Ruscova, Maramures
Date of start of the outbreak 07/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (14/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 2 2
Outbreak 10 Sapanta, Maramures
Date of start of the outbreak 07/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (14/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 1 1
Outbreak 11 Galgau Almasului, Salaj
Date of start of the outbreak 07/12/2020
Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit Backyard
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Swine 2 2 0 2 0
Outbreak 12 Cristoltel, Salaj
Date of start of the outbreak 08/12/2020
Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit Backyard
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Swine 14 14 9 4 1
Outbreak 13 Valea Lunga, Timis
Date of start of the outbreak 09/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (10/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 1 1
Outbreak 14 Borod, Bihor
Date of start of the outbreak 09/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (11/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 2 2
Outbreak 15 Sarlota, Timis
Date of start of the outbreak 10/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (10/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 6 6
Outbreak 16 Valiugel, Caras-Severin
Date of start of the outbreak 11/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (14/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 1 1
Outbreak 17 Barbosu, Caras-Severin
Date of start of the outbreak 11/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (14/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 2 2
Outbreak 18 Tincova - Maciova, Caras-Severin
Date of start of the outbreak 11/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (14/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 1 1
Outbreak 19 Barsau, Satu Mare
Date of start of the outbreak 11/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (16/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 1 1
Outbreak 20 Terebesti, Satu Mare
Date of start of the outbreak 12/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (16/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 1 1
Outbreak 21 Valea Chioarului, Maramures
Date of start of the outbreak 13/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (15/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 1 1
Outbreak 22 Alios, Timis
Date of start of the outbreak 13/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (14/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 1 1
Outbreak 23 Cicarlau, Maramures
Date of start of the outbreak 14/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (16/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 1 1
Outbreak 24 Alios, Timis
Date of start of the outbreak 14/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (16/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 1 1
Outbreak 25 Valea Lunga, Timis
Date of start of the outbreak 14/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (16/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 3 3
Outbreak 26 Hurezu, Satu Mare
Date of start of the outbreak 14/12/2020
Outbreak status Resolved (16/12/2020)
Epidemiological unit Natural park
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 1 1
Outbreak 27 Halmagiu, Arad
Date of start of the outbreak 16/12/2020
Outbreak status Continuing (or date resolved not provided)
Epidemiological unit Backyard
Affected animals
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Swine 27 27 0 27 0
Summary of outbreaks Total outbreaks: 27
Total animals affected
Species Susceptible Cases Deaths Killed and disposed of Slaughtered
Swine 63 63 12 49 2
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) 43 25 18
Outbreak statistics
Species Apparent morbidity rate Apparent mortality rate Apparent case fatality rate Proportion susceptible animals lost*
Swine 100.00% 19.05% 19.05% 100.00%
Wild boar:Sus scrofa(Suidae) ** ** ** **
*Removed from the susceptible population through death, destruction and/or slaughter
**Not calculated because of missing information
Epidemiology
Source of the outbreak(s) or origin of infection
  • Unknown or inconclusive
Control measures
Measures applied
  • Surveillance within containment and/or protection zone
  • Official disposal of carcasses, by-products and waste
  • Stamping out
  • Control of wildlife reservoirs
  • Disinfection
  • Vaccination permitted (if a vaccine exists)
  • No treatment of affected animals
Measures to be applied
  • No other measures
Diagnostic test results
Laboratory name and type Species Test Test date Result
Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory (LSVSA), Timis (Local laboratory) Wild boar real-time PCR 10/12/2020 Positive
Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory (LSVSA), Timis (Local laboratory) Wild boar real-time PCR 10/12/2020 Positive
Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory (LSVSA), Timis (Local laboratory) Wild boar real-time PCR 14/12/2020 Positive
Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory (LSVSA), Timis (Local laboratory) Wild boar real-time PCR 16/12/2020 Positive
Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory (LSVSA), Timis (Local laboratory) Wild boar real-time PCR 16/12/2020 Positive
Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory (LSVSA), Timis (Local laboratory) Wild boar real-time PCR 16/12/2020 Positive
Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory (LSVSA), Arad (Local laboratory) Swine real-time PCR 17/12/2020 Positive
Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory (LSVSA), Maramures (Local laboratory) Wild boar real-time PCR 15/12/2020 Positive
Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory (LSVSA), Maramures (Local laboratory) Wild boar real-time PCR 16/12/2020 Positive
Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory (LSVSA), Salaj (Local laboratory) Swine real-time PCR 02/12/2020 Positive
Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory (LSVSA), Salaj (Local laboratory) Swine real-time PCR 07/12/2020 Positive
Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory (LSVSA), Satu Mare (Local laboratory) Wild boar antibody detection ELISA 16/12/2020 Positive
Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory (LSVSA), Satu Mare (Local laboratory) Wild boar antibody detection ELISA 16/12/2020 Positive
Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Laboratory (LSVSA), Satu Mare (Local laboratory) Wild boar antibody detection ELISA 16/12/2020 Positive
Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health (National laboratory) Swine direct immunofluorescence (DIF) test 10/12/2020 Positive
Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health (National laboratory) Swine direct immunofluorescence (DIF) test 10/12/2020 Positive
Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health (National laboratory) Swine direct immunofluorescence (DIF) test 16/12/2020 Positive
Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health (National laboratory) Wild boar direct immunofluorescence (DIF) test 14/12/2020 Positive
Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health (National laboratory) Wild boar direct immunofluorescence (DIF) test 14/12/2020 Positive
Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health (National laboratory) Wild boar direct immunofluorescence (DIF) test 14/12/2020 Positive
Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health (National laboratory) Wild boar direct immunofluorescence (DIF) test 14/12/2020 Positive
Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health (National laboratory) Wild boar direct immunofluorescence (DIF) test 14/12/2020 Positive
Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health (National laboratory) Wild boar direct immunofluorescence (DIF) test 14/12/2020 Positive
Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health (National laboratory) Wild boar real-time PCR 11/12/2020 Positive
Institute for Diagnosis and Animal Health (National laboratory) Wild boar real-time PCR 14/12/2020 Positive
Future Reporting
The event is continuing. Weekly follow-up reports will be submitted.
Map of outbreak locations