In two months, African swine fever has wiped out six more large-scale pig farms in Quynh Luu.
(Baonghean.vn) - From July 2019 to the present, African swine fever in Quynh Luu district has continued to rage and attack large-scale pig farms, causing billions of dong in losses to farmers.
Accordingly, African swine fever has wiped out the farm of Mr. Nguyen Tien Cuong, in Hamlet 5, Quynh Giang Commune, with a total of 180 breeding sows and fattening pigs.The Quỳnh Lưu District Livestock and Veterinary Station proceeded to dig pits within the farm grounds to bury the pigs on the spot. It is estimated that the disease caused Mr. Cường's family to lose nearly 450 million VND.
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| The disease wiped out 180 breeding sows and market pigs at the farm of Mr. Nguyen Tien Cuong's family in Hamlet 5, Quynh Giang Commune. Photo: Hong Dien |
In Quynh Hong commune, out of 3 pig farms recognized by the district, 2 have been wiped out by African swine fever. The local authorities have 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 pigs, including 40 sick and dead pigs. The remaining pigs, whose test results are now available, will be buried by Quynh Hong commune, with an estimated 7 tons of pigs to be buried by September 23rd.
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| Authorities destroyed diseased pigs right on the farm. Photo: Hong Dien |
Complacency in the prevention and control of African swine fever in Vinh City.
(Baonghean.vn) - African swine fever has re-emerged in Vinh City and is developing in a very complex manner. However, in Nghi Kim commune, one of the most severely affected areas in the city, disease prevention and control efforts are being neglected.
Continue to vigorously 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, and provincial departments and agencies to focus on directing and decisively implementing measures to prevent and control African swine fever.
