Insights into Ukrainian hunters’ understanding of biosecurity : [presentation]
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Kuupäev
2025
Kättesaadav alates
Ajakirja pealkiri
Ajakirja ISSN
Köite pealkiri
Kirjastaja
National University of Life and Environmental Science of Ukraine
Abstrakt
Background: Since the first detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boar (WB) in Ukraine in 2014, cases have been most frequently reported in Ukrainian regions bordering Belarus, Poland, Hungary, and Moldova. The persistence of the virus for over a decade, coupled with low numbers of hunted wild boars, raises concerns about the effectiveness of passive surveillance and control measures on hunting grounds. Hunters play a crucial role in the implementation of these measures, yet the level of biosecurity and adequacy of infrastructure on hunting grounds, which cover approximately 64% of Ukraine’s territory, remains largely unknown. The success of ASF surveillance and control efforts depends heavily on hunters’ awareness of ASF, their involvement, and biosecurity measures in hunting grounds. Aim: To explore hunters’ understanding of biosecurity measures related to ASF surveillance and control.
Kirjeldus
Märksõnad
biosecurity, African swine fever, hunters, Ukraine, presentations
Viide
Ryevnivtsev, O., Moskalenko, L., & Nedosekov, V. (2025). Insights into Ukrainian hunters’ understanding of biosecurity. National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine. https://doi.org/10.15159/EDS.POS.25.05