SENASA will vaccinate more than 2 million pigs in 15 regions of Peru

Published 2023년 1월 31일

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The National Agrarian Health Service (SENASA) of Peru has initiated a CSF vaccination campaign for 265,366 pig farmers across 15 regions, with a goal to vaccinate 2.5 million pigs. The campaign aims to curb the spread of Classical Swine Fever and is voluntary, with participants receiving an Official Vaccination Certificate necessary for internal animal trade. SENASA is also providing training on disease recognition and sanitary measures. Last year, 11 regions were declared CSF-free, benefiting 157,704 producers and reducing their production costs.

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For the benefit of 265,366 pig farmers, the National Agrarian Health Service (SENASA), an entity attached to MIDAGRI, began the vaccination campaign against Classical Swine Fever (CSF) in 15 regions of the country. "This year our goal is to vaccinate 2'517,976 animals that are in Amazonas, Ancash, Ayacucho (partially), Cajamarca, Huancavelica, Huánuco, Ica, Junín, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Lima - Callao, Pasco, Piura, Tumbes and VRAEM” announced the head of SENASA, Miguel Quevedo. Vaccination is the most effective measure to prevent swine from being infected with this disease. For this reason, the willingness of pig breeders and breeders is essential so that they can actively participate in these campaigns. In order to reach the goal, SENASA's technical team will travel daily through productive sectors of said regions, vaccinating pigs susceptible to the disease from 45 days after birth. If the pigs agree to the campaign, an Official Vaccination Certificate will be delivered, an ...

Source: Senasa