In this article, we present the current social, economic and organizing aspects of African swine fever (ASF). ASF became endemic in wild boar populations in several European countries and continues to expand its range in Europe, causing very serious concerns in pig industry. The first case of ASF was noted in the Eastern Poland at the mid of 2014, and then it has moved to the Western Poland. Until 18th August 2020, 8811 cases of ASF in wild boar and 313 outbreaks of ASF in pig populations were noticed in Poland. ASF causes economic, social and also political problems. Controlling this disease in our country, one of the largest pork producers, is a very challenging task for the veterinary service, given complexity of disease epidemiology, lack of previous experience and vaccines, unprecedented geographical scope of the problem and its transboundary and multi-sectoral nature. All costs related to disease control and animals elimination, are covered by the state budget
