Hongseong County, mobilizing all efforts to respond to ASF

Hong Song-rok, the county magistrate of Hongseong, convened an emergency meeting and established a tight prevention network, including a thorough inspection of all farms. "Hongseong County, which accounts for 8% of South Korea's pig farming, must not collapse. As early response is crucial, I ask that you strengthen inspections and prevention measures for all farms." In response to the outbreak of ASF in nearby areas, Hong Song-rok held an emergency meeting on the 26th to address the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) and emphasized the importance of early prevention, urging a life-or-death response to ASF. The county has entered a 24-hour emergency state with pig farmers in Hongseong County, conducting thorough inspections of all farms, controlling vehicle routes, inspecting disinfection facilities, and operating a joint response system with nearby cities and counties to share real-time risk information. In particular, disinfection efforts for livestock farms have been ...