Vietnam: Vaccine for African swine fever is available but farmers are still hesitant to use

Published 2023년 11월 8일

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From the beginning of the year to the end of October 2023, there have been 481 African swine fever outbreaks in 42 provinces and cities in Vietnam, resulting in the destruction of over 18,000 pigs. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has allowed the use of ASF vaccine nationwide since July 2023, but its limited use remains a concern due to hesitancy among pig farmers and a lack of understanding about the vaccine. Officials are urging localities to develop disease prevention plans, including the use of vaccinations, and to publish the results of using the ASF vaccine to increase awareness about its effectiveness.
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Report of the Department of Animal Health (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), from the beginning of the year to the end of October 2023, there have been 481 African swine fever outbreaks in 42 provinces and cities nationwide, forcing the destruction of more than 18,000 pigs, In which the epidemic is most serious and persistent in Lang Son, Cao Bang, Dak Lak, Son La... Mr. Phan Quang Minh, Deputy Director of the Department of Animal Health, said that the risk of ASF disease reoccurring and spreading widely in the near future is very high because the characteristics of the ASF virus are very dangerous for pigs, capable of surviving. long time in the environment, the transmission route is very complicated. According to Mr. Minh: "The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a document allowing the use of ASF vaccine nationwide from July 2023, but the quantity of use is still limited, because some localities and pig farmers have not implemented it yet. ...
Source: Agriculture

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