With industry afflicted by swine fever, ministry reminds Sarawak’s breeders to improve biosecurity | Malay Mail

SIBU, March 4 ― All pig breeders in Sarawak have been reminded to improve their farm biosecurity by having facilities such as vehicle or foot dips as well as intact perimeter fences, said Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom.

He stressed breeders also need to be aware of the clinical signs of ASF such as high death in livestock, fever, breathing difficulties, redness or bruising on skin, loss of appetite, depression, vomiting, diarrhoea, swollen joints, skin ulcers, and runny nose. Dr Rundi pointed out farmers who fail to report any cases of ASF infection to the State Veterinary Authority can be convicted and fined up to RM500 under Section 32- of the Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999.

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