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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
800 pigs culled after African swine fever affects 3 Penang farms
Penang local government committee chairman H'ng Mooi Lye said pork from healthy pigs remains safe for consumption and African swine fever does not spread to humans. (Envato Elemens pic) GEORGE TOWN : More than 800 pigs have been culled after African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed at three pig farms in Penang. Local government committee chairman H'ng Mooi Lye said traces of the virus were detected at slaughterhouses, with the infected pigs traced back to farms in three districts. 'But lab tests have only confirmed ASF at three farms so far. The rest are still under investigation. 'We expect more positive cases once the results come in,' he told reporters. H'ng said 822 pigs have been culled at two of the affected farms, while a third farm remains under close observation. 'We've banned the movement of pigs from affected farms to stop the spread,' he said. He said pork from healthy pigs remains safe for consumption and the virus does not spread to humans. 'We are also stepping up checks at farms and abattoirs and will act fast to contain the outbreak,' he said. H'ng urged farmers to report sick or dead pigs quickly and to strictly follow biosecurity protocols. Penang veterinary services department director Dr Saira Banu Rejab said in a statement on July 13 that two farms at Kampung Selamat had recorded 50 pig deaths.
Malay Mail
13-07-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
Deadly African swine fever hits three Penang farms, over 50 pigs dead as authorities impose lockdown to contain spread
TASEK GELUGOR, July 13 — The Penang Veterinary Services Department (JPVPP) has confirmed that three pig farms in Kampung Selamat have been affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) based on laboratory results from the Northern Zone Veterinary Laboratory. Its director, Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, said that two of the three affected farms exhibited a high mortality rate among the livestock, raising concerns about the possible spread of the disease to neighbouring farms. 'Our team has been on the ground at the pig farms in Kampung Selamat since yesterday to conduct checks, as well as implement control and close monitoring measures to ensure the ASF outbreak can be contained swiftly and effectively. 'So far, two of the farms have reported the deaths of 50 pigs, with many more showing ASF symptoms. There are 63 pig farms involving approximately 120,000 pigs in the Kampung Selamat area,' she said in a statement yesterday. As a disease control measure, she said the JPVPP has issued a Notice of Restriction and Prohibition of Animal Movement under Section 18 of the Animals Act 1953 (Act 647) to the infected farms and imposed movement restrictions on pigs to only designated abattoirs to prevent the risk of disease spreading to other areas or districts. Dr Saira Banu said the department is sampling pigs showing clinical signs at nearby farms for early detection, enhancing biosecurity monitoring, and advising all farmers to report any unusual livestock deaths promptly. She said that ASF is not contagious to humans, but it significantly impacts the pig farming industry, especially in terms of animal movement restrictions and economic losses for farmers. 'JPVPP advises all pig farmers to strengthen biosecurity measures on their farms, including preventing outsiders or unsanitised vehicles into their premises. 'In addition, any sudden deaths or signs of disease among pigs should be immediately reported to JPVPP,' she also said. She added that any further information or inquiries can be directed to the Seberang Perai Utara District Veterinary Services Office or directly to JPVPP. — Bernama
