African swine fever outbreak in the commune of Buturugeni, Giurgiu, has led authorities to place more than 30 localities in Giurgiu and Ilfov counties under a surveillance zone. The prefecture convened an extraordinary meeting on 27 January 2026 to approve a response plan that includes counting all pigs, culling infected animals, removing carcasses or contaminated material, and disinfecting premises. The zone is divided into a protection zone-covering Buturugeni, Poşta, and Ordoreanu-where domestic pigs are isolated, and a surveillance zone covering the remaining villages. Biosecurity measures will be enforced for anyone entering or leaving farms or transport vehicles. In addition to incineration, authorities have decided to bury carcasses when incineration is not possible. The measures comply with European regulations and aim to prevent further spread of the disease.

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