Prevent and control animal diseases like African swine fever in Vietnam

Activating epidemic prevention and control solutions In order to protect livestock and develop production, Vice Chairman of Kien Giang Provincial People's Committee, Mr. Giang Thanh Khoa, signed an official dispatch requesting departments, branches, sectors and districts and cities in the province to strengthen measures to prevent and control animal diseases, control African swine fever, and prevent smuggling of livestock across the border. According to records, in October 2024, in Kien Giang province, there were 11 outbreaks of African swine fever that had not passed 21 days in Hon Dat and U Minh Thuong districts. Meanwhile, some neighboring provinces are also experiencing an epidemic, with the phenomenon of selling sick or suspected pigs. Small-scale livestock farmers are re-herding and increasing their herds to anticipate the late-season market, but their barns, sanitary conditions, and disease prevention and control skills are limited. Many livestock farmers have not boldly ...