ASF affects largest pig region in Vietnam

Last week, African swine fever emerged in the Vietnamese province of Dong Nai. Located in southeastern Vietnam, this province is the country's largest pig region.

The virus was recently identified on 2 pig farms; in Trang Bom and Nhon Trach, near Ho Chi Minh. Areas within a 3 kilometer radius of the affected pig farms have been marked as a quarantine area, local authorities have reported. The infected pigs are being culled and nearby slaughterhouses are closed. Over 2,5 million pigs are produced in Dong Nai.

African swine fever has so far only been detected in northern and central Vietnam, where 85.000 pigs have now been culled. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) speaks of a national disaster, because the animal disease is spreading at a rapid rate. In addition, many Vietnamese depend on the pig production in the country. The country has more than 10.000 pig farms and about 2,5 million people who are active as pig farmers.

High inflation
Meanwhile, the unrest surrounding African swine fever is also increasing in China. By the shrinkage in the pig population, and rising pig prices, inflation has risen again. Chinese inflation rose from 2,3% in March to 2,5% in April. The pig price rose by 14,4% in the same month, according to the National Statistical Office.

Jeanette Pennings

Jeannet has her roots in the flower bulb sector and she grew up on an agricultural company in the northern part of North Holland. As a generalist she reports for Boerenbusiness across all sectors. She is also exploring the possibilities of sponsored advertising.

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