Yen Thanh records 3 more communes with African swine fever

On June 4, Mr. Nguyen Van Duong - Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Yen Thanh district said that in Yen Thanh district, 3 more communes were recorded with African swine fever, including: Lien Thanh, Hong Thanh and Phu Thanh.

One of four checkpoints to prevent African swine fever was set up in Lien Thanh commune. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Currently, Yen Thanh district is directing these localities to strictly implement regulations in the prevention and control of African swine fever, especially setting up checkpoints and assigning forces to be on duty at the checkpoints; absolutely not allowing people to transport pigs in and out of epidemic areas.

In Lien Thanh commune, the outbreak occurred at the family of Ms. Nguyen Thi Kieu in hamlet 2, with 2 sows infected with African swine fever.

Immediately after testing positive for African swine fever, the locality destroyed two infected pigs belonging to Mrs. Nguyen Thi Kieu's family; at the same time, established epidemic prevention and control teams according to the district's scenario. The commune has set up four epidemic checkpoints on the main roads leading in and out of the area, and assigned police and military forces to block them 24/7.

Mr. Dang Ngoc Cong - Chairman of Lien Thanh Commune People's Committee

3 communes with African swine fever: Lien Thanh, Hong Thanh and Phu Thanh. Photo: Google Maps

Thus, by June 3, in Yen Thanh district, there were 6 communes that tested positive for African swine fever, including: Tho Thanh, Ly Thanh, Dong Thanh, Lien Thanh, Hong Thanh and Phu Thanh.

Yen Thanh district has a large pig herd of nearly 100,000, so disease prevention and control will be difficult. However, the district has proactively provided 311 million VND to buy 80 tons of lime powder, chemicals and other equipment to supply to localities to prevent and control African swine fever.

Mr. Phan Van Tuyen - Chairman of Yen Thanh District People's Committee