Pig virus threatens the wilderness: This is how Aujeszky survives in meat!

Pig virus threatens the wilderness: This is how Aujeszky survives in meat!

Hessen, Deutschland - alarm level red for dog owners! The Aujeszky virus, a serious pathogen, was increasingly found in the Oberberg district. While pigs in particular are affected, other mammals, with the exception of horses and primates, can also wear the virus, although they are not at risk to humans. A big problem: pigs are the only ones who can pass on the virus!

but be careful! According to the Hessian state laboratory, the virus is transmitted through lubricating infections across all body fluids. There is also the risk of contaminated objects or even by eating non -pierced meat from sick pigs. That means: Even dead pigs represent a latent danger - for weeks! The experts warn that the virus remains surprisingly resistant. Even frozen muscle meat and bone marrow can remain infectious for up to 36 days, while thrusted meat can be dangerous for up to 20 days.

dangerous camouflage in wild boar

Another terrifying detail: Wild boars often show no external symptoms when they are infected. The dangerous transmitters only stand out in monitoring examinations in which the antibodies against the virus are detected. This makes the combating and monitoring of the virus particularly challenging. Dog owners should therefore be careful and inform themselves about potential risk factors before they let their four -legged friends in nature.