Wild boar found in South Finland.
African swine fever is spreading in Europe. Finland is investigating the disease in wild boars. This could cause problems for animals and people.
The Finnish Food Safety Authority is looking at wild boars for signs of African swine fever. The disease is spreading across Europe, causing problems for animals. It is a worry for Finland because other animal diseases could also appear. There are concerns about the spread of the disease. The discovery of a dead boar near Lappeenranta is part of this investigation.
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Sika-tauti huolestuttaa Suomessa
Finnish people are worried about the arrival of African Swine Fever.
Tutkimukset villisikaa kohtaan
Finnish authorities are investigating wild boars for signs of African swine fever.
Sika-taudin leviäminen Euroopassa
African swine fever is spreading across Europe, threatening Finland.
Lappeenrannassa löydetty sika
A dead wild boar was found near Lappeenranta in South Finland.
Uudet eläintaudit ihmisellekin uhkaavat
Some animal diseases could spread to humans, raising health concerns.