Nghe An: Closely monitor localities where sick pigs die not due to African swine fever

As a district adjacent to Quynh Luu, an epidemic has occurred, the government and peopleDien Chau districtis stepping up epidemic prevention with the spirit of not letting the disease spread to the area. In particular, closely monitoring the places where pig deaths have occurred is one of the important things that need to be done.

Farmers in Dien Truong commune (Dien Chau) sprinkle lime powder around their barns to prevent epidemics. Photo: Quang An

On March 7, at Mr. Tran Hong Thach's house (Hamlet 10, Dien Thanh Commune), a sick pig appeared with symptoms of swollen head, swollen eyes, not eating for many days, and died after a short time. The locality immediately reported to the veterinary agency to take samples for testing. The results were negative for African swine fever.

Authorities have destroyed the pigs according to procedure and assigned people to monitor the remaining pigs. Up to now, there have been no unusual signs. Monitoring and surveillance of pigs is still being carried out daily.

The sick pig at Mr. Ho Sy Thanh's house in Hamlet 5, Dien Truong Commune showed symptoms of purple ears, fever and died after a short time, tested negative for African swine fever. Photo: Quang An

After 1 week, on March 14, at the household of Mr. Ho Sy Thanh in Hamlet 5, Dien Truong Commune (Dien Chau), there was also a situation of dead pigs. Veterinarians immediately isolated the area and took samples for testing, the results were negative for African swine fever. However, because Dien Truong is an area adjacent to Quynh Luu District, strict control of transportation, slaughter, and monitoring of sick pigs is extremely important.

Mr. Nguyen Trong Bon - Head of Dien Chau Veterinary Station said: Up to now, Dien Chau has not recorded any cases of swine fever infection but there have been pig deaths in 2 communes, therefore, we have directed the grassroots veterinary staff and households to closely monitor the remaining pigs in the herd. If there are any unusual signs, they must be reported immediately to the authorities for timely handling.

The remaining pig in Mr. Ho Sy Thanh's pen is being monitored and observed daily by veterinary staff. Photo: Quang An

InHoang Mai Town- The province's key areas have many major roads running through them, especially National Highway 1A, which is frequently used by livestock transport vehicles. Furthermore, Thanh Hoa province and Quynh Luu district, which borders the town, have been hit by an epidemic, so the town is putting epidemic prevention work first.

However, at 4:00 p.m. on March 13, at Mr. Le Cong Mang's house (Hamlet 6, Quynh Loc Commune), a litter of 9 sick pigs appeared. After a period of monitoring, 1 pig died and 8 pigs got sick. The town isolated the area and informed the Veterinary Department to take samples for testing and destroy the dead pigs according to the procedure. The test results were negative for African swine fever.

Mr. Vu Tuan Dung - Vice Chairman of Hoang Mai Town People's Committee said: The town's consistent viewpoint is to prioritize the prevention of African swine fever at this time. The town has directed 10 wards and communes to tighten management of trading, transporting and slaughtering pigs in the area, especially in 3 localities bordering Quynh Luu district: Quynh Lien commune, Quynh Xuan ward, Quynh Trang commune. Currently, the town has directed these localities to set up quarantine checkpoints to control pigs entering and leaving.

Set up checkpoints and sprinkle lime for disinfection at the junction between Quynh Xuan ward (Hoang Mai town) and Quynh Van commune (Quynh Luu district). Photo: Quang An

"Regarding the point where sick pigs died in Hamlet 6, Quynh Loc Commune, the town has assigned veterinary staff and local authorities to destroy them according to the correct procedure. The remaining sick pigs in the herd are being closely monitored and treated. Up to now, 8 pigs have shown signs of recovery; monitoring of this herd is still ongoing and the locality must immediately report if there are any unusual signs," Mr. Dung added.

Quang An