Recently, African swine fever has spread rapidly, and Hong Kong has once again been affected! On December 17, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) of Hong Kong issued a notice: On December 16, all four pig samples from a licensed pig farm in Lau Fau Shan, Yuen Long District, tested positive for the African swine fever virus. Furthermore, the world is entering its winter peak season for diseases. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, in just one week from December 12 to 19, a total of 173 outbreaks occurred globally, resulting in the infection, death, and culling of 64,093 pigs. More alarmingly, the disease is showing a resurgence in northern my country, sounding another alarm for disease prevention.
The epidemic is sweeping across Asia
On December 16, during routine monitoring, the AFCD of Hong Kong discovered abnormalities in samples from the affected pig farm. Due to the farm's location in a coastal area, posing a high risk of cross-border transmission, the AFCD immediately prioritized the farm for prevention and control, completing a retest of the samples the following day and promptly reporting the situation.
In fact, Hong Kong's pig farming industry has been plagued by African swine fever (ASF) this year. At the beginning of the year, due to the outbreak, three affected pig farms culled over 6,000 pigs, with one farm in Wong Nai Tun district setting a record for the largest single-farm culling volume at 3,789 pigs.
This time, affected by ASF, Hong Kong has culled another 978 pigs. This protracted battle that began at the beginning of the year reflects the sighs of many pig farmers.
In addition, Vietnam, South Korea, and Taiwan have also experienced outbreaks of ASF this year. South Korea raised its nationwide alert level to "serious," while all provinces in Vietnam were affected, and Taiwan reported its first local case of ASF.
The global pandemic is intensifying.
Globally, the situation regarding ASF is also worrying. From December 12th to 19th, the countries experiencing African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks included: Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Germany, Greece, South Korea, Spain, Croatia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia.
It is clear that Europe is the hardest-hit region in this outbreak. In particular, the large number of infected wild boars poses a sustained threat to domestic pig farms in neighboring countries. Once the disease spreads to domestic pig farms, it often causes huge economic losses.
For example, in Romania, more than 30,000 domestic pigs have been infected with ASF in this outbreak. In just one week, this wave of the epidemic has resulted in the infection, death, and culling of 64,093 pigs globally.
The following are the statistics on ASF outbreaks in various countries from December 12th to 19th:
Romania: The most severely affected country, reporting 24 outbreaks in wild boars and 5 outbreaks in domestic pigs, resulting in 30,000 infected domestic pigs, 36 infected and dead wild boars, 365 dead wild boars, and 33,000 culled wild boars.
Moldova: Reported 2 deaths of domestic pigs infected with African swine fever (ASF), 14 culled, and 1 death of wild boar infected with ASF.
Hungary: Reported 20 outbreaks of ASF in wild boars across 4 locations, with 22 wild boars infected and dead.
Germany: Reported 9 outbreaks of ASF in wild boars, with 9 wild boars infected and dead.
Greece: Reported 1 outbreak of ASF in wild boars, with 1 wild boar infected and dead.
South Korea: Reported 1 outbreak of ASF in domestic pigs, with 13 infected, 1 dead, and 455 culled.
Spain: Reported 3 outbreaks of ASF in wild boars, with 11 wild boars infected and dead.
Croatia: Reported 7 outbreaks of ASF in wild boars, with 8 wild boars infected and dead.
Bulgaria: Reported 93 outbreaks of ASF in wild boars, with 121 wild boars infected and dead.
Estonia: Reported 3 outbreaks of ASF in wild boars, with 4 wild boars infected and dead.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Two outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boars have been reported, resulting in the death of six wild boars.
Serbia: Two outbreaks of ASF in domestic pigs have been reported, with two pigs infected, one dead, and 21 culled. The Post-ASF Era: Prevention Cannot Be Taken Lightly Currently, the risk of imported cases remains high, and winter is precisely the peak season for animal diseases. The risk of cross-border transmission of the disease remains, and the pressure on domestic disease prevention cannot be underestimated. It is worth noting that as temperatures remain low in the north, the incidence of disease is gradually increasing.
According to Mysteel agricultural product monitoring data, ASF outbreaks are showing a sporadic recurrence trend in Northeast China, East China, and Henan Province. Coupled with previous losses from pig slaughter and the pressure of cost control, farmers still need to remain vigilant and do a good job in disease prevention and control.
The following suggestions are for reference:
1. Closely monitor the epidemic situation at home and abroad, as well as in surrounding areas, conduct timely analysis and judgment, and take effective measures.
2. Strengthen biosecurity. 1. Adopt an "all-in, all-out" management model, ensuring adequate material reserves, reducing personnel movement, and controlling vehicle entry and exit.
2. Ensure disinfection effectiveness. Low temperatures affect the stability and solubility of disinfectants, significantly weakening their effectiveness. Farmers should fully consider the temperature impact when preparing and using disinfectants.
3. Enhance pig herd immunity, control common diseases, promptly identify and cull sick pigs, strengthen feeding management, maintain environmental control, be wary of counterfeit vaccines, reduce the risk of disease infection, and prevent the spread of disease.
4. Strengthen rodent control measures, paying particular attention to the increased risk that may result from rainy weather in winter.
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The epidemic is sweeping across Asia
On December 16, during routine monitoring, the AFCD of Hong Kong discovered abnormalities in samples from the affected pig farm. Due to the farm's location in a coastal area, posing a high risk of cross-border transmission, the AFCD immediately prioritized the farm for prevention and control, completing a retest of the samples the following day and promptly reporting the situation.
In fact, Hong Kong's pig farming industry has been plagued by African swine fever (ASF) this year. At the beginning of the year, due to the outbreak, three affected pig farms culled over 6,000 pigs, with one farm in Wong Nai Tun district setting a record for the largest single-farm culling volume at 3,789 pigs.
This time, affected by ASF, Hong Kong has culled another 978 pigs. This protracted battle that began at the beginning of the year reflects the sighs of many pig farmers.
In addition, Vietnam, South Korea, and Taiwan have also experienced outbreaks of ASF this year. South Korea raised its nationwide alert level to "serious," while all provinces in Vietnam were affected, and Taiwan reported its first local case of ASF.
The global pandemic is intensifying.
Globally, the situation regarding ASF is also worrying. From December 12th to 19th, the countries experiencing African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks included: Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Germany, Greece, South Korea, Spain, Croatia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia.
It is clear that Europe is the hardest-hit region in this outbreak. In particular, the large number of infected wild boars poses a sustained threat to domestic pig farms in neighboring countries. Once the disease spreads to domestic pig farms, it often causes huge economic losses.
For example, in Romania, more than 30,000 domestic pigs have been infected with ASF in this outbreak. In just one week, this wave of the epidemic has resulted in the infection, death, and culling of 64,093 pigs globally.
The following are the statistics on ASF outbreaks in various countries from December 12th to 19th:
Romania: The most severely affected country, reporting 24 outbreaks in wild boars and 5 outbreaks in domestic pigs, resulting in 30,000 infected domestic pigs, 36 infected and dead wild boars, 365 dead wild boars, and 33,000 culled wild boars.
Moldova: Reported 2 deaths of domestic pigs infected with African swine fever (ASF), 14 culled, and 1 death of wild boar infected with ASF.
Hungary: Reported 20 outbreaks of ASF in wild boars across 4 locations, with 22 wild boars infected and dead.
Germany: Reported 9 outbreaks of ASF in wild boars, with 9 wild boars infected and dead.
Greece: Reported 1 outbreak of ASF in wild boars, with 1 wild boar infected and dead.
South Korea: Reported 1 outbreak of ASF in domestic pigs, with 13 infected, 1 dead, and 455 culled.
Spain: Reported 3 outbreaks of ASF in wild boars, with 11 wild boars infected and dead.
Croatia: Reported 7 outbreaks of ASF in wild boars, with 8 wild boars infected and dead.
Bulgaria: Reported 93 outbreaks of ASF in wild boars, with 121 wild boars infected and dead.
Estonia: Reported 3 outbreaks of ASF in wild boars, with 4 wild boars infected and dead.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Two outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boars have been reported, resulting in the death of six wild boars.
Serbia: Two outbreaks of ASF in domestic pigs have been reported, with two pigs infected, one dead, and 21 culled. The Post-ASF Era: Prevention Cannot Be Taken Lightly Currently, the risk of imported cases remains high, and winter is precisely the peak season for animal diseases. The risk of cross-border transmission of the disease remains, and the pressure on domestic disease prevention cannot be underestimated. It is worth noting that as temperatures remain low in the north, the incidence of disease is gradually increasing.
According to Mysteel agricultural product monitoring data, ASF outbreaks are showing a sporadic recurrence trend in Northeast China, East China, and Henan Province. Coupled with previous losses from pig slaughter and the pressure of cost control, farmers still need to remain vigilant and do a good job in disease prevention and control.
The following suggestions are for reference:
1. Closely monitor the epidemic situation at home and abroad, as well as in surrounding areas, conduct timely analysis and judgment, and take effective measures.
2. Strengthen biosecurity. 1. Adopt an "all-in, all-out" management model, ensuring adequate material reserves, reducing personnel movement, and controlling vehicle entry and exit.
2. Ensure disinfection effectiveness. Low temperatures affect the stability and solubility of disinfectants, significantly weakening their effectiveness. Farmers should fully consider the temperature impact when preparing and using disinfectants.
3. Enhance pig herd immunity, control common diseases, promptly identify and cull sick pigs, strengthen feeding management, maintain environmental control, be wary of counterfeit vaccines, reduce the risk of disease infection, and prevent the spread of disease.
4. Strengthen rodent control measures, paying particular attention to the increased risk that may result from rainy weather in winter.
Disclaimer: Some article materials are from the internet, and the source has been indicated. Copyright belongs to the original author. The content is for readers' reference only. If it infringes on the rights of the original author, please leave a message to contact us for deletion!