AI
AI Designs Entirely New Viruses for the First Time
Generative artificial intelligence has successfully created 16 functional viruses that attack bacteria. The breakthrough opens the door to new therapies, but also raises urgent biosecurity questions.
Croatia
Government Introduces Strict Measures: Removal of Pigs in Two Counties by August 12
Minister Vlajčić states this is the last chance for farmers to align with biosecurity requirements and protect their farms from African swine fever.
Crime
African Swine Fever Spreads: Pigs in Risk Zones Must Be Removed by August 12
Minister Vlajčić announces drastic measures and a crackdown on meat smugglers, while farmers get a final chance to comply with regulations.
Croatia
Three New Outbreaks of African Swine Fever, 127 Farms Infected in Total
The Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed two new outbreaks in Osijek-Baranja County and one in Virovitica-Podravina County, with the number of cases among wild boar rising to 188.
Croatia
Human Failures Spread Swine Fever, Vlajčić Announces Stricter Controls and Culling
Minister Vlajčić warned that African swine fever continues to spread in Croatia primarily due to non-compliance with biosecurity measures, announcing stepped-up veterinary inspections and more intensive culling of wild boar.
Local
Crisis Headquarters in Osijek Agrees on New Package of Measures Against African Swine Fever
Croatia
African Swine Fever Threatens Slavonia: Police Intensify Field Surveillance