Information about the outbreak of African swine fever in Fagersta and Norberg
African swine fever has been detected in wild boar in the municipalities of Fagersta and Norberg. The infected zone consists of two parts: the core area and the outer area. African swine fever is a contagious and fatal disease that affects wild boar and pigs, but not humans or other animals.
The restrictions that apply in the outer and core area are intended to prevent disease control work from being impeded. If you see traps, do not go near them.
In the outer and core area, you may not
- hunt wild bore
- keep pigs or fenced wild boars
- leave gates open if you pass through fences around the core area.
Special restrictions apply in the area. Read more about this here.