Another Pig Farm In Tasek Gelugor Infected With ASF

Barnama

6 days ago

KEPALA BATAS, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Penang Department of Veterinary Services (JPVPP) has confirmed that another pig farm in Kampung Selamat, Tasek Gelugor has been infected with African Swine Fever (ASF), bringing the total number of infected farms in the area to four.
JPVPP director Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab said the confirmation was made based on lab test results conducted by the department but the ASF outbreak in the area remains under control.
'JPVPP is actively conducting further investigations and collecting additional samples from the relevant farms. So far, the spread of the disease is under control, with only one more farm having tested positive.
'Other farms in Kampung Selamat and the districts of Seberang Perai Selatan and Barat Daya are still free from ASF and there hasn't been a significant increase in the number of infected pigs,' she told reporters at the state-level Farmers, Breeders and Fishermen's Day opening ceremony today.
The event held at the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute, here, was officiated by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
Saira Banu said 1,083 pigs have been culled at two of the four infected farms, with all carcasses buried on the farmers' lands.
Culling for the remaining two farms will begin tomorrow. Based on JPVPP inspections, many of the pigs have already died.
'The culling process is being carried out according to the prescribed procedures on the farmers' lands, certified as suitable by JPVPP.
'Disposal for the remaining two farms will be carried out on government-owned land in Seberang Perai Utara, with permission from Tenaga Nasional Berhad. However, we have to proceed with caution as the area is quite risky,' she said.