ASF Outbreak: 14,000 Pigs Culled in Selangor asf
The culling of pigs is part of efforts to control the spread of African Swine Fever in Selangor, with the state government taking measures to prevent similar incidents in the future, including preparing a policy paper and allocating funds for the distribution of animals for the Aidiladha celebration.
Selangor's Department of Veterinary Services has culled 14,000 pigs suspected of being infected with African Swine Fever in 58 affected farms in Sepang and Kuala Langat, using carbon dioxide gas in the culling process. The state is at high risk of ASF transmission due to inadequate biosecurity measures and close proximity of farms.
The culling process is costly and requires a large workforce, but it is necessary to prevent the spread of the disease. Pigs from 52 ASF-negative farms are allowed to be slaughtered at licensed abattoirs, subject to strict regulations. The DVS has opened seven investigation papers and issued orders for disinfection procedures at affected farms.
Farmers are prohibited from introducing new pigs until the infection is eradicated. The state government has prepared a policy paper to prevent similar incidents in the future. In a related development, 76,000 pigs infected with African Swine Fever were culled from 57 farms in Kuala Langat and Sepang, completing the task earlier than expected.
The state government has also allocated RM6 million for the distribution of 700 cows and 1,000 goats for the Aidiladha celebration. The DVS has investigated 115 pig farms, with 57 found positive for ASF, while 68 pigs and 9,405.7 kg of pig carcasses were seized for various offenses.