First Detection of 'African Swine Fever Virus' in Hongcheon, Gangwon

Strengthened Quarantine Measures Including Emergency Movement Restrictions and Disinfection at Farms within 10km Quarantine Zone

African Swine Fever Prevention and Quarantine Inspection [Provided by Gangwon Province]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] The African Swine Fever (ASF) virus was detected in a wild boar carcass found in Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do.

According to Gangwon-do on the 21st, this is the first occurrence of African Swine Fever in wild boars in Hongcheon-gun, and the total number of ASF outbreak sites in wild boars within the province has increased to 10 cities and counties (761 cases).

In response, emergency livestock disease prevention measures have been implemented in cooperation with related organizations, including Hongcheon-gun, to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever to pig farms.

Seo Jong-eok, Director of Animal Quarantine, urged, "As African Swine Fever in wild boars has spread to Hongcheon, pig farms should remain vigilant, promptly reinforce the eight enhanced quarantine facilities, and strictly adhere to basic quarantine rules such as prohibiting entry into affected areas."

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