### [2021-08-18](/feed/2021/08/18/index.md)

##### Bulgaria
# Bulgaria reports an outbreak of African swine fever at an industrial farm with 13,000 pigs in the central village of Apriltsi. 

Bulgarian veterinary authorities on Wednesday reported an outbreak of African swine fever at an industrial farm with 13,000 pigs in the central village of Apriltsi.


### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/bulgaria-reports-african-swine-fever-outbreak-industrial-farm-2021-08-18/)

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