Gangwon-do, Special Inspection of Pig Farms for African Swine Fever (ASF)

112 High-Risk Farms and 88 General Farms Targeted
Livestock Vehicle Disinfection, Disinfection Certificate Retention, Use of Separate Entrances
Criminal Charges and Administrative Penalties for Violations

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Gangwon Province has launched a special joint inspection with cities and counties to block African Swine Fever.

According to the province on the 16th, the targets are 112 high-risk farms (inspected by Gangwon Province and the Animal Hygiene Testing Laboratory) and 88 general farms (inspected by each city and county).

Livestock vehicles related to pig farming must be disinfected at a designated disinfection point and facility before visiting pig farms and livestock facilities.

Pig farms must strictly adhere to basic quarantine rules such as blocking people and vehicles, disinfecting the farm, changing boots, changing work clothes, and prohibiting entry into the farm.

In particular, they must comply with ▲checking and keeping disinfection certificates for livestock vehicles ▲storing agricultural machinery used for cultivation outside the farm ▲two-step disinfection of vehicles entering the farm (fixed disinfection equipment and high-pressure spray disinfection) ▲controlling entry of vehicles and people through secondary entrances in farms without disinfection and quarantine facilities ▲prohibiting people from entering through back doors of barns without an anteroom.

The province will focus on inspecting compliance with administrative orders for livestock vehicles and quarantine standards that pig farms must follow, and if violations are detected, administrative actions such as criminal charges or fines will be taken.

An Jae-wan, head of the Animal Quarantine Division, said, "We are making every effort to block African Swine Fever before and after Chuseok," and urged pig farms to take thorough measures to prevent African Swine Fever through this inspection.

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