African swine fever is a viral disease with no cure, which affects pigs and wild boars. The virility and lethal nature of the disease justify the serious socio-economic consequences observed in the countries where it has spread. In Europe, until a few months ago, the emergency against its spread was such that to stop the epidemic, wide-ranging containment measures have been promoted. What were the consequences for biogas plants powered by animal waste? Veterinarian Wilfried Hopp has the answers for us.