Gyeongnam Pharmaceutical Launches 'Baktan S', Animal Disinfectant for African Swine Fever

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] Gyeongnam Pharmaceutical announced on the 12th that it will launch 'Baktan S,' a disinfectant dedicated to African Swine Fever (ASF), avian influenza, and foot-and-mouth disease.

'Baktan S' is an eco-friendly organic acid compound that is safe for both humans and animals, designed to disinfect viruses specialized in livestock such as pigs, cattle, and chickens. The product is in powder form, making it easy to transport and convenient to store.

Gyeongnam Pharmaceutical stated that it obtained product approval through the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Quarantine Headquarters and conducted detailed inspections of 'Baktan S' through the Animal Experiment Research Institute.

On the 8th, African Swine Fever reoccurred after one year at a pig farm in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, and additional positive cases were confirmed at nearby farms.

With movement restrictions imposed on pig farms and livestock facilities in Gyeonggi and Gangwon provinces to prevent the spread, Gyeongnam Pharmaceutical expects that Baktan S will be helpful to farms.

A Gyeongnam Pharmaceutical official said, “Our company plans to continue researching and introducing eco-friendly veterinary pharmaceutical products as well as pharmaceuticals in the future,” adding, “With the launch of 'Baktan S,' we expect it to play a significant role not only in African Swine Fever but also in disinfecting foot-and-mouth disease and avian influenza viruses.”

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