The media service of the State Veterinary Agency of Azerbaijan informed the agency "Azerbaijan Interfax" this Tuesday [29 Jan 2008] about an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) which has been registered in the village Nij in the Gabalinskiy region of Azerbaijan.

Several days earlier, mass mortality [in domestic pigs. - Mod.AS] was observed in the village. The media service states that this was the 1st ever outbreak of ASF in the country.

To control the outbreak, quarantine measures have been applied in the village Nij, beginning from 28 Jan 2008. Additional necessary veterinary-sanitary measures are being taken.