Neumarkt Veterinary Office
The relevant point of contact in the district for reporting finds and asking about what to do next.
09181 / 470-1421Hunting & Services
Wildlife health & animal diseases
Observe and report unusual wildlife, protect dogs and correctly interpret official tests. Here you will find the relevant authorities and current expert information.
Veterinary office · 09181 / 470-1421Wild boar found dead or behaving unusually
Report unusual wildlife
Do not touch a wild boar carcass. Make a note of where you found it and, if possible, save the exact GPS coordinates on your smartphone. Report the find to the responsible veterinary authority; agree any further measures with the authority.
The LGL guidance is also intended for hunters who have been provided with a sampling kit as part of ASP monitoring. It does not refer to independent sampling by walkers.
A road traffic collision?
Report a wildlife accident to the police by calling 110. If anyone is injured, call 112 for an ambulance.
What to do after a wildlife collision →Further information: LGL · Found a dead wild boar? ↗, Police · Road traffic accident involving wildlife ↗ and the district’s official administrative directory
African swine fever · ASF
African swine fever (ASF)
ASF is a viral infection of pigs. It does not affect people or dogs, but they can carry infectious material onwards. This is one reason to avoid contact with carcasses and report any finds. Food waste should be placed in closed waste containers so that wild animals cannot get to it.
Official announcements are authoritative for the current situation and any possible local measures.
Source: LGL · ASF questions and answers, October 2026.
For hunters
Examinations and compensation
The LGL requests that dead, road-killed or suspiciously shot wild boar be reported without delay. Exact find coordinates are required for testing applications. Check with the veterinary office about sampling, materials and submission; the LGL provides applications and technical guidance.
African swine fever monitoring
For sampling wild boar found dead or shot while diseased, the LGL specifies an expense allowance of 20 euros per animal. This relates to monitoring sampling.
Reducing wild boar density
For the 2025/26 hunting year, the LGL is handling a separate reimbursement procedure. The application deadline is 31 December 2026. You will need the complete hunting bag list, confirmed by the relevant authority and including its cover sheet; details of the online process and eligibility requirements are available from the LGL.
Source: LGL · Information for hunters and expense allowances ↗, updated on 5 October 2026
Aujeszky’s disease
Aujeszky’s disease: information for dog handlers
Aujeszky’s disease is caused by a herpesvirus. Wild boar can carry the pathogen; hunting dogs can become infected through direct contact or by ingesting infected material. According to the LGL, ageing the meat alone does not render the pathogen harmless.
Do not feed dogs raw wild boar meat or raw offal. Limit avoidable contact with wild boar and its body parts. If you have a specific suspicion that your dog is ill, contact your veterinary practice.
Find suitable tests
Wildlife health and game meat testing
African swine fever monitoring, trichinella testing and radiocaesium measurements answer different questions. One result therefore does not automatically replace the other required checks. The relevant specialist authorities can help determine which checks apply.
Found dead wildlife and disposal
If wild boar are found injured, sick or dead, the first step is to coordinate with the veterinary office and, where necessary, arrange monitoring. Any planned collection must be part of this coordinated procedure.
Neumarkt Veterinary Office
09181 / 470-1421veterinaeramt@landkreis-neumarkt.de
Find out which notification or examination is required and what steps to take in the specific case.
District: animal by-product disposal ↗ZTS Plattling
09931 / 9172-0The special-purpose association designated by the district includes Neumarkt in its area of responsibility. Please check collection, acceptance conditions and costs with them. According to the provider: by telephone Monday–Thursday 6–15:30, Friday 6–12.
Special-purpose association: contact and registration ↗Confiscated material and game remains.
For disposal in Neumarkt district, find the collection service, instructions on how to put items out and the contact details for the veterinary office here.
Disposal and contact details →