Bulan Island pig farm in Indonesia is ready to become ASF free zone

Published 2021년 3월 14일

Tridge summary

The government of Batam, Riau Islands Province, is taking steps to make Bulan Island, a hub for pig farming, into a disease-free zone for African Swine Fever (ASF) in order to increase pig exports to Singapore. The Directorate General of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health (Ditjen PKH) has started the ASF free compartment certification process at a pig farm on Moon Island, reinforcing biosecurity measures and appreciated by the Singapore Food Authority. The Ministry of Agriculture is implementing measures such as limiting pig traffic, surveillance, and public awareness to control ASF, and committed to continuing biosecurity and assurance. All parties agreed that there have been significant improvements in biosecurity and health assurance in the Pulau Bulan pig farms.
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Original content

TABLOIDSINARTANI.COM, Batam --- The government is working on the location of pig farms on Bulan Island, Batam, Riau Islands Province (Kepri) to become a disease-free area for African Swine Fever (ASF). Through this effort, it is hoped that the export of pigs to Singapore can be further increased. Located not far from Batam City, Bulan Island is a center for pig farming where pigs produced from this region are exported alive to Singapore. Deliveries to Singapore use special livestock carriers designed to apply the principles of animal welfare (animal welfare). Agricultural Quarantine Agency officers inspect pig farms on Bulan Island (Doc. Agricultural Quarantine Agency). The latest development, the ASF free compartment certification process has been carried out by officers from the Directorate General of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health (Ditjen PKH) at the location of the pig farm owned by PT Indotirta Suaka (PT Indotirta Suaka) ITS) on Moon Island. This activity is to ensure ...

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