Hung Nguyen (Nghe An) continues to discover more outbreaks of African swine fever

Quang An• DNUM_CDZAFZCABJ 11:53

(Baonghean.vn) - African swine fever is currently evolving very unpredictably. Test results show that the sick and dead pigs in hamlet 3, Hung Trung commune (Hung Nguyen) were positive for African swine fever. Hung Nguyen district has destroyed the pigs according to the correct procedure.

On the afternoon of May 22, many families in Hamlet 3, Hung Trung Commune (Hung Nguyen) reported to the local authorities that their pigs were sick or dead. These included households: Nguyen Van Binh, Nguyen Van Thanh, and Le Van Thieu. The Hung Nguyen District Veterinary Department has taken samples for testing.

Veterinary staff carry out procedures to destroy infected pigs in hamlet 3, Hung Trung commune. Photo: Quang An

Test results on the morning of May 23 showed that pigs from Mr. Nguyen Van Binh and Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh tested positive for African swine fever. Pigs from Mr. Le Van Thieu tested negative.

Hung Nguyen district has destroyed the pigs, including 1 pig from Mr. Binh weighing 52 kg and 10 pigs from Mr. Thanh weighing 138 kg. Mr. Thieu's pigs will continue to be monitored.

Infected pigs were destroyed. Photo: Quang An

Faced with the complicated developments of African swine fever, we have requested the District Veterinary Station to provide an additional 72 liters of chemicals and at the same time allocate funds to purchase 3 tons of lime powder to suppress the epidemic with the determination to prevent the epidemic from spreading to other localities.

Mr. Nguyen Huu Vinh - Vice Chairman of Hung Trung Commune People's Committee

Previously, on May 21, while on patrol, Hung Trung Commune Police discovered Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong, Nghi Dien Commune (Nghi Loc) transporting pigs from Nghi Dien to Hung Trung to sell at Cau Market (Hamlet 1, Hung Trung Commune). It is worth mentioning that at this time, Hung Trung Commune banned the trading of pigs due to the outbreak of an epidemic.

Hung Trung Commune, where the first African swine fever outbreak occurred in Hung Nguyen District. Graphics: Quang An

While confiscating the items and making a record of the handling, Ms. Hong showed an uncooperative attitude and resisted the officers on duty. The authorities summoned Ms. Hong to the headquarters for handling, imposed an administrative fine of 4 million VND, and confiscated 15 kg of pork.