Decoding to control African cholera, why Thai pork is in control of ASF disease

Published Mar 25, 2021

Tridge summary

Since 2018, African Swine Fever (ASF) has posed a significant challenge for global pig producers, impacting more than 35 countries, excluding Thailand. Thai authorities, led by the Department of Livestock Development, have been implementing preventive measures to safeguard their pork industry. The department has made efforts to develop a strategy, enhance surveillance, and adopt advanced technologies. Despite the economic benefits from increased pork exports and production in 2020, the threat of ASF remains. The article outlines the challenges and the department's responses to the disease, noting the importance of ongoing strategic reviews and the need for continued vigilance to mitigate the economic and production impacts on the sector.

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It has been nearly three years since August 2018 that global pig (hog) producers have faced an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) that has plagued pigs (hogs) throughout the world. There have been more than 35 countries in the world, with the exception of “Thailand”, which is still one of the only countries that have not announced an epidemic area. It can also raise the level of exports. "Prachachat Business" special interview "Mr. Sorawit Thani To", Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development As to establishing an ASF prevention strategy, we are starting to see signs of the African swine cholera, or ASF, occurred in August 2018 that China picked up from Russia and Europe. Therefore started brainstorming inviting university scholars Operators attended more than 100 meetings, all of whom said it was difficult to stop the epidemic. Because this disease is a virus that is not the same as other types Born in Africa for 60-70 years when it comes to China. Risk to ...

Source: Prachachat