Gyeonggi-do Fights African Swine Fever Resurgence... Operating 29 Key Disinfection Sites

[Asia Economy (Uijeongbu) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province is operating 29 key disinfection facilities for pig-related livestock vehicles to prevent the re-spread of African Swine Fever (ASF).

Key disinfection facilities are designed to completely remove and disinfect organic matter attached to the wheels or sides of vehicles transporting manure or livestock, which are difficult to clean and disinfect with existing facilities.

Although ASF has not occurred in pig farms since October last year, the virus continues to be detected in wild boars, so Gyeonggi Province decided to operate key disinfection facilities to strengthen disinfection efforts.

The key disinfection facilities are installed at 29 locations on major roads in 19 cities and counties in the Gyeonggi area and operate 24 hours a day.

An official from the province stated, "To prevent the re-spread of ASF, joint quarantine activities are currently being conducted by civilians, government, and military," and emphasized, "Pig-related livestock vehicles must actively participate in quarantine by passing through the key disinfection facilities."

There have been 490 cases of ASF nationwide in wild boars, including 271 cases in Gyeonggi and 219 cases in Gangwon.

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