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Barnama
a day ago
- Health
- Barnama
No New ASF Cases In Perak, Pig Farms Continue Operations
IPOH, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Perak government has confirmed that no new cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been reported since 2024, indicating that the situation remains under control despite a spike in infections in neighbouring Penang. State Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said all pig farms in the state remain operational, noting that pork remains a vital source of protein for the country's non-Muslim population. 'About 26 per cent of the population, roughly eight million people, rely on pork as an alternative protein source. If farms are shut down, these consumers will turn to chicken and fish, which could strain those markets,' he said. ASF was first detected in Perak in wild boars in December 2021, followed by cases at a pig farm in Batang Padang in March 2022 and at the Multi Agriculture farm in Tronoh in October 2023. Between 2022 and 2023, the disease affected 18 farms and 19,335 pigs. Thirteen of those farms have since resumed operations, while five were permanently closed. In 2024, Perak produced 17.4 million kilograms of pork, enough to meet local demand despite ongoing farm restructuring. However, with continued interstate exports, the state still imports pork to meet overall consumption needs. To modernise the sector, Sivanesan will leave for China tomorrow to study advanced pig farming practices. He added that nearly 55 per cent of applications for modern farm planning approval have been approved by local authorities and are currently being processed. On another note, Sivanesan said Perak has recorded only one pertussis (whooping cough) case this year, a two-month-old infant who tested positive after receiving a single dose of the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) vaccine. This represents a 96.6 per cent decline from the 29 cases reported during the same period in 2024. The infant has since made a full recovery and four close contacts tested negative. No deaths have been reported.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
In 1 day, 117 pigs die of ASF in 5 Mizoram dists
Aizawl: An unprecedented upsurge in pig casualty due to resurgence of African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak was witnessed on Monday in Mizoram with 117 pigs dying of ASF in five districts, reports HC Vanlalruata. Champhai district registered pig deaths for the first time while Mamit district, bordering Tripura and Bangladesh, for the first time sees the disease spreading to rural areas. State veterinary officials said northeastern Mizoram's Khawzawl district registered the largest number of daily casualty at 67 in six villages and localities, followed by Chhippui village in Mamit district as 20 pigs died for the first time in the village while it was earlier confined to Zawlnuam town. Champhai district, bordering Myanmar, for the first time registered 18 deaths in four villages.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Penang JPV tests pig samples for African swine fever detection
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Veterinary Services Department (JPVPP) is intensifying efforts to detect African swine fever (ASF) by conducting investigations and further sampling at pig farms across the state. State Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H'ng Mooi Lye confirmed that three farms in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor, remain ASF-positive, while others are still under investigation. 'A total of 13 pig samples from slaughterhouses in North Seberang Perai (SPU), four from South Seberang Perai (SPS), and one from Southwest tested positive for ASF. However, farm-level confirmation is pending for most cases,' H'ng told Bernama. So far, 822 pigs have been culled from two of the three confirmed ASF-positive farms. JPVPP continues to monitor the situation and collaborate with agencies to prevent further spread. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stated that the state is identifying alternative disposal sites for infected carcasses as a precaution. 'The SPU District Office and JPVPP are working together to ensure safe disposal in compliance with environmental guidelines,' he said. ASF is not zoonotic and poses no risk to human health or food safety. However, high mortality rates at two infected farms have raised concerns about wider transmission. – Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
Penang JPV Takes Pig Samples To Detect ASF
GEORGE TOWN, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Penang Veterinary Services Department (JPVPP) is actively conducting investigations and further sampling at pig farms to detect African swine fever (ASF) in the state. State Local Government, Town and Country Planning Committee chairman H'ng Mooi Lye said so far, three farms in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor near here remain confirmed positive for ASF, while other farms are still under further investigation. "A total of 13 pig samples from slaughterhouses originating from farms in North Seberang Perai (SPU), four samples from South Seberang Perai (SPS) and one sample from Southwest were found to be positive for ASF at the slaughterhouse. "However, the positive status of ASF will only be confirmed when the test results from the farms confirm the presence of ASF and to date, three farms have remained confirmed positive for ASF at the farm level while the rest are still under further investigation," he said when contacted by Bernama today. He said a total of 822 pigs have been culled so far by JPVPP involving two of the three farms that were confirmed positive. H'ng said JPVPP is also actively conducting further investigations and sampling at the relevant farms and the number of positive farms is expected to increase after the laboratory results have been received. At the same time, he said efforts were being made to identify suitable disposal sites to ensure that the disposal process was carried out safely and in compliance with environmental guidelines. ASF is not a zoonotic disease, meaning it cannot infect humans and does not endanger human health or affect food safety. This disease only affects the pig population," he said. He said JPVPP would also continue to monitor the situation continuously and work with all relevant agencies to immediately curb the spread of ASF.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
Penang culls over 800 pigs over African Swine Fever, assures public no human risk
GEORGE TOWN, July 21 — A total of 822 pigs from two farms in Penang have been culled due to the African Swine Fever (ASF) as of July 17. According to the local government and town and country planning committee chairman Jason H'ng Mooi Lye, a total 13 samples from farms in North Seberang Perai, four from South Seberang Perai and one from the Southwest district on the island were found to be positive for ASF. 'To date, three farms are confirmed to be positive for ASF, while the rest are still under further investigation,' he said when contacted today. He said so far the 822 pigs culled have been disposed and the pigs were from two of the three farms that were confirmed to have positive cases. 'The Penang Veterinary Services Department (DVS) is actively conducting investigations and further sampling at the relevant farms,' he said. He said the number of farms with positive ASF results are expected to increase once the lab results are out. He said the DVS is also identifying suitable disposal sites to carry out safe disposal of the carcasses in compliance with environmental guidelines. He stressed that ASF is a zoonotic disease which cannot infect humans so it does not pose a threat to human health and does not affect food safety. Earlier, Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said currently the culled pigs have been buried within the compounds of the respective farms. 'The DVS and district office are looking for other suitable sites in case there is a need,' he said. He added that all pig farms are being inspected and the DVS is carrying out tests to identify positive cases.
