Dong Nai province announced on June 15 that blue-ear pig disease has broken out in Hieu Liem village and Vinh An town in Vinh Cuu district.
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Dong Nai province announced on June 15 that blue-ear pig disease has broken out in Hieu Liem village and Vinh An town in Vinh Cuu district.
Hoang Son Hai, head of the provincial Department of Animal Health said that over the past week more than 600 pigs have been infected with the disease, which has resulted in the death of over 200 pigs. The remaining pigs have been isolated, vaccinated and are under strict controls.
The department is coordinating with local authorities to carry out preventive measures, including sterilising farms and the surrounding areas, and setting up check points to monitor the transportation of livestock.
Hai added that the vaccination on the pigs in the area will be completed in the next three days.
