Rectifying the operations of African swine fever checkpoints
(Baonghean.vn) - Inspecting the work of setting up quarantine checkpoints in Yen Thanh district, the working group of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development rectified the shortcomings that need to be urgently overcome.
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| The inspection team at the checkpoint in Phu Thanh commune found that the disinfection pit did not meet regulations because the tarpaulin was too narrow. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
On the morning of June 12, a working delegation of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development led by Mr. Nguyen Van Lap - Deputy Director of the Department inspected the work of setting up and directly blocking African swine fever in Yen Thanh district.
Accordingly, the delegation inspected epidemic checkpoints in the communes of Phu Thanh, Hong Thanh, Tho Thanh and Tang Thanh.
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| The checkpoint in Tho Thanh commune is located on a deserted road, without tents or umbrellas, affecting the checkpoint force, especially on hot days. The checkpoint is also not technically guaranteed. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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| The rope was wrapped around the barrier at the Tho Thanh commune epidemic checkpoint, making it difficult to stop traffic when necessary. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
Inspections show that the localities that set up checkpoints do not ensure technical and service conditions during the checkpoint duty process.
Comrade Nguyen Van Lap acknowledged that Yen Thanh district has paid attention to the prevention and control of African swine fever in recent times. However, the localities have not yet set up checkpoints in accordance with the regulations of the Veterinary Department. Therefore, Comrade Nguyen Van Lap reminded Yen Thanh district to promptly rectify the shortcomings at the checkpoints.
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| The quarantine checkpoint in Tang Thanh commune is not technically up to standard and does not have enough staff to operate the checkpoint 24/7. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
That is, at checkpoints, there must be temporary booths and huts to serve the 24/7 on-duty work. Barriers must have convenient pull ropes; disinfection pits must meet technical requirements. Checkpoints must have clear logbooks and shift handovers.
The cause of swine fever spreading from one region to another is due to many reasons, including the spread from vehicles participating in traffic, so the work of setting up checkpoints to ensure safety is very important for localities where the epidemic has occurred. It is recommended that localities implement Decision No. 812, dated March 19, 2019 of the Provincial People's Committee.
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