Pig farmers given two months to improve biosecurity, prevent African Swine Fever, deputy minister says | Malay Mail

Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin said the ministry had instructed the Department of Veterinary Services to begin enforcement activities after two months to give enough time to the farmers to implement the measures.— Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin said the ministry had instructed the Department of Veterinary Services to begin enforcement activities after two months to give enough time to the farmers to implement the measures. Sim said among the steps to improve farm biosecurity is to ensure that farm perimetre fences were in good condition, workers entering pig farms wore clean clothes, and that their wellington boots were dipped in disinfectants.

Apart from that, lorries transporting swine feed and pigs should be disinfected, while farm owners should avoid visiting farms in countries affected by the disease.

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