Malaysia: Limbang, Kapit, and Miri declared African Swine Fever control areas

Published 2021년 8월 30일

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Sarawak has declared three divisions as African Swine Fever disease control areas, restricting the movement of pigs and their products. The public is not allowed to move or purchase pork or wild boar without a permit, and failure to comply can result in a fine of up to RM1,000. The Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999 also states that no compensation will be paid for any pigs or pig products confiscated or destroyed. Farmers are advised to report any abnormalities in their livestock mortality rate to the nearest veterinary office.
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KUCHING (Aug 30): Limbang, Kapit and Miri divisions in Sarawak have been declared African Swine Fever (ASF) disease control areas, following the spread of the virus in Sabah and North Kalimantan in Indonesia. Sarawak Veterinary Services Department (JPVS) director Dr Adrian Susin Ambud said enforced under Section 35 (1) of the Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999, the public is not allowed to move out live pigs, their meat, or products from the controlled areas. “The public is also not allowed to bring in, shop online or use postal services for pork or its products without a permit; as well as buying or selling (physically or online) or keep in possession wild boar,” he said in a statement today. He said no compensation would be paid for any pigs or pig products confiscated or destroyed ...

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