African swine fever outbreak in 12 districts and cities of Nghe An

Setting up an epidemic control checkpoint in Chau Thon commune, Que Phong district. Photo: Quang An

Information from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine said: In recent times, the diseaseAfrican swine feverre-emergence in 12 localities with 35 communes having the epidemic.

Specifically: Ky Son 2 communes, Nghi Loc 6 communes,Que Phong5 communes, Hung Nguyen 8 communes, Quy Hop 2 communes, Tuong Duong 2 communes, Anh Son 3 communes, Vinh City 3 communes. Districts: Yen Thanh, Con Cuong, Dien Chau, Quynh Luu, each district has 1 commune.

Mr. Ngo Duc Quynh - Deputy Head of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine warned: African swine fever has recurred in the province since the beginning of September, especially after the recent flood, the epidemic continues to recur. It is forecasted that this epidemic will break out more strongly in the near future.

People in the highlands of Nghe An proactively sprinkle lime and spray disinfectant chemicals to prevent epidemics. Photo courtesy of Xuan Hoang

"To prevent epidemics, livestock farmers need to vaccinate against other epidemics and raise livestockbiosafety"Do not buy food from street vendors; do not sell sick pigs; do not use leftover food from restaurants or eateries... People should buy vaccines at the district's agricultural service center to ensure high immunity and have a basis for filing for State support when an epidemic occurs" - Mr. Ngo Duc Quynh recommended.