Breeders from the regions located in the quarantine zone, live in constant fear of the emergence of the virus. They continue to breed pigs, but admit that psychologically exhausted.

We are suspended in the air and not know what will happen tomorrow - said the farmers of the Lublin province. The idea that an outbreak of African swine fever may receive from us, not give us rest. News that close to our farms find infected boars, do not allow us to operate normally. We are in a very difficult situation, and each of us would like to know if he can safely continue to raise pigs or not.

Farmers in the quarantine zone follow the rules of Biosafety. At the time of appearance of ASF in the surrounding region, they also told the neighbors to help to adapt to these requirements. So as part of a group of growers, breeders buy disinfectants and floor mats at lower prices, the neighboring small farms had been invited to join such purchases, and some even offered to buy special equipment in credit.

At the time the quarantine outbreaks of ASF pig farmers will lose their income and are likely to become bankrupt. Some in the recent years has continuously expanded and modernized the production. In the case of the tightening of anti-epizootic measures and the prohibition on acquisition of pigs from the area, the animals will grow, and will have to spend on their disposal. This will leave you without funds and without work namale the number of farmers.

Representatives of the pig breeders agree that to a significant extent in the spread of ASF to blame people. However, this does not change the fact that it is still the biggest threat are the wild boars. The farmers Express the opinion that the shooting of wild boars is practically no reports of hunting clubs contain more than modest numbers, and some clubs still have a ban on shooting.