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As China deals with African Swine Fever (ASF) - since last September - and for the first time in 26 years - Japan has been dealing with outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) in Gifu Prefecture (see Japan: MAFF Confirms Classical Swine Fever Outbreak).
Clinically, often indistinguishable from African Swine Fever (ASF), Classical Swine Fever is caused by a different virus (genus Pestivirus, family Flaviviridae).Although CSF tends to produce much lower mortality in pigs, both diseases are highly contagious, and can be economically devastating for pork producers. Unlike with ASF, there is a vaccine for Classical Swine Fever.
Only two farm-related outbreaks were reported during the first 3 months (Sept-Oct-Nov), but since early December we've seen 4 new outbreaks - including two at the Gifu Livestock Research Station - over the past 3 weeks.
Japan: Gifu Prefecture Reports A 5th Farm Outbreak Of Classical Swine Fever
Japan: Gifu Prefecture Reports A 4th Farm Outbreak Of Classical Swine Fever
Japan: MAFF Confirms Classical Swine Fever Outbreak At Livestock Research InstituteYesterday Japan's Ministry of Agriculture announced their 6th farm outbreak - this time at a large facility with more than 7,000 pigs - again in Gifu Prefecture.
Confirmation of suspected slaughter of swine fever in Gifu prefecture (6th case)
December 25, Heisei 30
Ministry of Agriculture
Today, suspected affected animals of swine fever has been confirmed in a pig farm in Gifu Prefecture Seki
We will make every effort to prevent epidemic measures of the disease.
The farm refrains from moving pigs from the point of suspected hog cholera.
Please cooperate so that we can refrain from scrutinizing the interview in the field, as it may cause spread of the disease.
1. Outline of the farm occurred
Location: Seki, Gifu Prefecture
Feeding situation: breeding pig 871, fattening pig 6,676
2. Background
(1) Gifu Prefecture inspected pigs scheduled to be shipped on the farms located within the discharge restricted area set in association with the occurrence of the third and fourth hog cholera on Sunday, December 23 By the way, I got a result doubting the hog cholera.3. Future response
(2) For this reason, Gifu Prefecture conducted on-site inspection of the farm again on December 24 (Monday) and conducted a precision inspection, confirmed today that it is a pseudo-affected animal of swine fever.
Based on "Specific Animal Infectious Disease Control Guidelines on Hog Cholera", we will take all possible measures against the following epidemic measures.
(1) We will promptly and precisely implement the necessary epidemic measures such as slaughtering of fodder pigs at the facility, burial burialization, setting of migration restricted areas, etc.4. Other
(2) We will promptly check the occurrence status of the farm within the movement restricted area.
(3) In order to prevent the spread of infection, we will strengthen disinfection around the outbreak facility and establish a disinfection point on the main road.
(4) We will send a national epidemiological survey team to investigate the infection route etc.
(5) We will aim for the early detection and early notification of the disease.
(6) We will strive to provide accurate information to producers, consumers, distributors, etc. while trying to fully collaborate with related ministries and agencies.
(7) We will thoroughly give guidance on compliance with feeding hygiene management standards such as disinfection of farms and prevention of intrusion of wild animals to farms.
(8) Investigate and investigate all possible possibilities to investigate the infection route etc. and prevent it from spreading.
(1) Hog cholera is a disease of pigs and wild boars, and it does not infect people. Also, the meat of infected pigs never goes on the market.
(2) The farm refrains from moving pigs from the point of suspected swine fever.
(3) Thank you for your cooperation so that you can refrain from scrutinizing the interview in the field as it may cause spread of the disease.
(4) Since we will make efforts to provide information promptly and accurately, cooperation is requested so that stakeholders and consumers, such as producers, will not be confused by unfounded rumors.
Last September the OIE withdrew/suspended Japan's hard won status as being free of Classical Swine Fever (see OIE Statement), leaving only 34 countries with that coveted designation.
So far, only farms and wild board in Gifu Prefecture have been affected, but the continued, and increasing spread of the disease illustrate how difficult it is to control, once it gets a foothold.
