Vietnam has lost 20% of the pig herd due to ASF
Vietnam has lost almost 20% of the national pig inventory due to ASF outbreaks reported since the end of February this year. 5.8 million pigs have died or have been culled since the first outbreak was reported, according to an update sent by the Vietnamese government to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).
The virus has spread to all the country's provinces in less than 3 months stirring concerns for the OIE and FAO's observers and experts. Almost 8,500 outbreaks have been reported, with some area being more affected due to a high density of backyard farms. The most affected provinces were Hanoi, Dong Nai, Hai Duong, Thai Bingh and Bac Giang with reported animal losses between 270,000 and 540,000. However, there are 19 provinces out of 63 that have encountered losses of more than 100,000 head over this time. A far worst situation is reported in China where more than 50% of the country's pig population has been wiped out since August last year. By now, the virus has spread to other countries in Asia such as the Philippines, Cambodia, South Korea, North Korea, Laos, Myanmar. Also is believed to be present in Indonesia. While ASF doesn't affect humans it poses an economic threat to the countries as long as the disease doesn't have a cure.
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