In 2 months, African swine fever 'wiped out' 6 more large-scale pig farms in Quynh Luu

Accordingly, African swine fever has 'wiped out' the farm with a total of 180 gilts and pigs of Mr. Nguyen Tien Cuong, hamlet 5, Quynh Giang commune.Quynh Luu district’s livestock and veterinary station dug a hole in the farm’s grounds to bury the pigs on the spot. It is estimated that the epidemic has caused Mr. Cuong’s family to lose nearly 450 million VND.

The epidemic has 'wiped out' 180 gilts and pigs from Nguyen Tien Cuong's family farm in Hamlet 5, Quynh Giang Commune. Photo: Hong Dien

In Quynh Hong commune, out of 3 pig farms recognized by the district, 2 farms have been wiped out by African swine fever. The locality has completed the destruction of 3.2 tons of pigs from Mr. Tran Duc Nhan's farm in hamlet 4.

As for Mr. Tran Duc Song's farm, also in hamlet 4, with a total herd of 170 pigs, the commune has mobilized forces to destroy 3 tons of 40 sick and dead pigs. The remaining pigs have been tested and will be dug into a hole by Quynh Hong commune, expected to bury 7 tons of pigs on September 23.

Authorities destroy sick pigs right on the farm. Photo: Hong Dien

Subjectivity in preventing and fighting African swine fever in Vinh City

(Baonghean.vn) - African swine fever has recurred in Vinh City and is evolving very complicatedly. However, in Nghi Kim commune, one of the most severely affected localities in the city, epidemic prevention and control work is being lax.

Continue to drastically implement measures to prevent and control African swine fever

(Baonghean.vn) - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Dinh Viet Hong has just signed a document requesting districts, cities, towns, provincial departments, branches and sectors to focus on directing and drastically implementing measures to prevent and control African swine fever.