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The Finnish Food Authority established an additional restricted zone (buffer zone) for African swine fever (ASF) on September 10, 2026. The provisions applying to the additional restricted zone concern, in particular, wild boar populations. On the same date, the Finnish Food Authority also amended the restrictions in the infected zone concerning hunting and the keeping of dogs off leash.
The additional restricted zone has been established around the infected zone as an extra protection zone. The area is considered free from ASF and serves as a buffer between the infected zone and the rest of Finland.
The additional restricted zone is located in the municipalities of Lappeenranta, Luumäki, Kouvola, Loviisa and Lapinjärvi.
Hunting of wild boar is permitted and encouraged within the additional restricted zone. Hunters must ensure that ASF samples from every hunted wild boar are submitted to the Finnish Food Authority’s laboratory for testing. The movement of wild boar carcasses, fresh meat obtained from wild boar, meat products and any other products derived from wild boar within or outside the additional restricted zone is prohibited.
The movement of live pigs from the additional restricted zone to destinations outside Finland is prohibited. There are no restrictions on movements within Finland.
Establishments keeping pigs within the additional restricted zone must ensure that both direct and indirect contact between domestic pigs and wild boar is effectively prevented.
September 10, 2026/ Finnish Food Authority/ Finland.
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