According to the Da Nang Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, no cases of African swine fever (ASF)-infected pigs have been reported in the city.

However, the city is now facing a high risk of an ASF epidemic because a daily average of between 3,200 and 4,500 pigs are transported from northern to southern localities through the city.

Therefore, local functional bodies are busy developing action plans on promptly responding to and controlling the virus.   

Currently, top priority is being given to raising public awareness amongst farmers and residents about the danger level of ASF, and taking proactive measures to prevent the epidemic.

Biosecurity measures are being applied in large-scale farms where pigs are kept in separate rows, and samples will be taken periodically for disease monitoring.

Cleaning and disinfecting will be usually carried out at pig farms, slaughtering areas, markets, and trading areas of pigs and pork products.

Veterinary staff will be on duty around the clock at the Hoa Phuoc and Kim Lien quarantine stations in order to strictly check the pig and pork product transporting vehicles.

In addition, the Department has urged the Agency of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary to supply 1,152 litres of Benkocid chemicals solution to local districts.

Specifically, a total of 5,000 litres of Benkocid chemicals will be supplied to Hoa Vang District in two times during this year in order to help the locality take proactive measures to prevent the spread of ASF to the city.

All localities citywide will keep a close eye on their local pig farms, and urgently take samples for testing if any pigs fall ill or present any symptoms associated with the disease. In addition, sales of live pigs and pork products through border crossings are also banned.

When any outbreak occurs, the district-level authorities have to conduct the destruction of all pig herds within 24 hours after a positive test.