African swine fever and migrations

Short description of initiative/best practice

Considering the importance and consequences of the occurrence of African swine fever on the country’s economy, it is important to conduct continuous campaigns to raise awareness about the ways of introduction and spread of the disease in the population of wild and domestic pigs. The movement of populations from war-torn areas of Europe and the Middle East represents a significant risk of disease introduction. As Montenegro has become not only a transit point but also a home to many migrants from these areas, the risk of introducing African swine fever is increased.