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African Swine Fever continues to conquer new territories in China with the announcement this morning of its discovery in Datong County, located in Northeastern Qinghai Province.
Additionally, Sichuan Province - which saw their first outbreak just over 3 weeks ago - reports a new occurrence.First today's announcement followed by a report on a teleconference held yesterday by Hu Chunhua - Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China - on the growing crisis.
Bazhou District of Bazhong City, Sichuan Province and Datong County of Qinghai Province
Date: 2018-12-12 16:29 Author: Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Press Office
The Information Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs was released on December 12, and the African swine fever epidemic was detected in Bazhou District, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province, and Datong County, Xining City, Qinghai Province.
At 11:00 on December 12, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs received a report from the China Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center and was diagnosed by the China Center for Animal Health and Epidemiology (National Center for Animal Disease Research). Bazhou District, Qinghai Province, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province One farmer in Datong County, Xining City, detected the African swine fever epidemic.
Up to now, the farmers in Bazhou District have 117 pigs, 51 diseases and 19 deaths; the farmer in Datong County has 69 pigs, 14 diseases and 14 deaths.
Immediately after the outbreak, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs sent a steering group to the local area. The local government has started the emergency response mechanism as required, and adopted measures such as blockade, culling, harmless treatment, disinfection, etc., to treat all the sick and culled pigs harmlessly. At the same time, all pigs and their products are prohibited from being transferred out of the blockade, and pigs are prohibited from being transported into the blockade. At present, the above measures have been implemented.
Since the ASF disease was first recognized in China in early August, we've seen a number of high ranking officials hold press conferences, outlining plans to combat this virus (see MOA Joint Statement On `Very Serious' Spread Of ASF & New Outbreak In Hubei).
The latest occurred yesterday via a national teleconference by Hu Chunhua.
Hu Chunhua emphasized in the national teleconference on strengthening the prevention and control of African swine fever
Practically strengthen the prevention and control of piglets in Africa and strengthen the supply guarantee of pork market
Date: 2018-12-11 21:06 Author: Source: Chinese government website
The national video conference on strengthening the prevention and control of African swine fever was held in Beijing on the 11th. Hu Chunhua, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and vice premier of the State Council, attended the meeting and delivered a speech.
He stressed that it is necessary to conscientiously study and implement the spirit of the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping, implement the instructions of Premier Li Keqiang, follow the decision-making arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, strengthen the prevention and control of African piglets, further implement various prevention and control measures, and build long-term prevention and control. Mechanism to ensure the healthy development of the hog industry and stable market supply.
Hu Chunhua pointed out that the current situation of prevention and control of pigs in Africa is still very serious and the task is very arduous. We must firmly control and control confidence, strengthen the implementation of responsibilities, and comprehensively strengthen prevention and control.
It is necessary to continue to strictly implement the current key prevention and control measures, strengthen the active investigation and monitoring, decisively deal with the epidemic, and severely crack down on all kinds of violations.
It is necessary to further improve the prevention and control mechanism, comprehensively implement zone prevention and control, strengthen classified guidance, and establish and improve a regional prevention and control coordination and supervision mechanism.
It is necessary to adjust and optimize the production and circulation mode of pigs, and proceed from the requirements of long-term prevention and control of major animal diseases such as African swine fever, scientifically plan the layout of pig breeding, effectively increase the adjustment of slaughtering capacity layout, and support the construction of modern cold meat circulation and distribution system. Limit the reduction of long-distance transportation of pigs.
It is necessary to further strengthen the scientific research on animal epidemic prevention and adhere to the prevention of the introduction of overseas epidemics. It is necessary to strengthen joint prevention and control of departments and strengthen joint inspections.
It is necessary to stabilize and strengthen the grassroots veterinary team and improve the epidemic prevention capacity of grassroots animals.
It is necessary to adhere to the prevention and control of epidemic situation and the supply of meat products, and earnestly ensure the supply of pork in the market.
Despite the combined efforts of their Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Public Security (China's principal police and security agency), China's Ministry of Transport, and others - the virus continues to spread rapidly across the nation.
And given the dismal progress of containing the virus in Eastern Europe and Russia over the past 10 years (see DEFRA map below), the prospects for containing this virus are slim.
All reasons why the FAO has warned that African swine fever (ASF) is `Here to Stay' In Asia and that it threatens to spread from China to other Asian countries.
