Vietnam: More than 5 tons of live pigs are suspected of having African swine fever

Published 2023년 2월 24일

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Tra Vinh province in Vietnam is currently facing challenges in its pig farming industry due to low animal prices and increased feed costs, leading to no profit for farmers. The situation is further worsened by the complications of African swine fever (ASF), with 6 clusters and 124 pigs suspected of the disease. The Department of Livestock and Veterinary Medicine is coordinating efforts to suppress the epidemic, and farmers are advised to monitor their herds, manage the source of piglets, and take precautions against ASF by regularly disinfecting the rearing area and preventing animals from carrying the virus.

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Currently, Tra Vinh province has a total herd of over 64,000 pigs. Currently, the price of live pigs is at a low level, from 38 - 40,000 VND/kg, while animal feed has increased, leading to no profit for farmers. Recently, the situation of African swine fever (DTHCP) has been complicated, greatly affecting the re-herd in households. According to Tra Vinh Province's Department of Livestock and Veterinary Medicine, from the beginning of the year until now, 6 clusters of HFMD have been detected in the province. In which, there are 124 pigs suspected of having ASF with a weight of 5,079kg from 6 farming households in Cau Ke, Tra Cu and Cau Ngang districts. The professional sector has coordinated with the locality to spray and suppress the epidemic according to regulations. Mr. Ngo Duc Thanh, Director of the Sub-Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine of Tra Vinh province said: Currently, ASF is happening and has complicated developments. Therefore, the industry ...

Source: Agriculture