African swine fever outbreak recurs in Thanh Chuong.
(Baonghean.vn) - To date, Nghe An has 15 outbreaks in various localities that have not yet passed the 30-day mark.
Authorities in Thanh Chuong district are implementing containment and disease control measures in Hanh Lam commune.
Previously, on April 22nd, samples from 22 sick and dead pigs at the home of Mr. Nguyen Huu Manh (Hamlet 6, Hanh Lam Commune) tested positive for African Swine Fever.
"Currently, after receiving the test results, Mr. Manh's pig herd tested positive for African swine fever virus. The district and commune veterinary authorities have worked with the family, compiled a support file, and implemented disease prevention and control measures in the area according to regulations."Mr. Dao Quang Bien, Head of Thanh Chuong Veterinary Station, stated.
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| Authorities and local government have now disposed of the dead pigs and implemented measures to prevent and control African swine fever in the area. Photo: Thanh Phuc |
Thanh Chuong is a locality with a large pig population. Pigs raised in this district are popular because of their fragrant and delicious meat. The appearance of an African swine fever outbreak in Thanh Chuong is a matter of great concern.
As of April 23rd, African swine fever has re-emerged in 15 outbreaks affecting 105 households across 6 districts: Dien Chau (1 commune), Quynh Luu (1 commune), Que Phong (1 commune), Thanh Chuong (6 communes), and Yen Thanh (6 communes). To date, over 97,000 pigs have been culled due to African swine fever throughout the province.
Facing the risk of a resurgence of the disease, the Nghe An Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine advises localities and livestock farmers to strictly implement disease prevention and control measures, adhere to biosafety practices in livestock farming, and comply with regulations when restocking after an outbreak.
