Suspected African Swine Fever outbreak in Damongo kills hundreds of pigs

Pig farmers in West Gonaj Municipality count their losses due to reported cases of Swine Fever

Pig farmers in the West Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region are counting their losses following some reported cases of an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the area. Information gathered by 3News.com from the Municipal Vertinary office indicates that more than five communities have so far been affected. Though the Vertinary officers have not disclosed the numbers of pigs affected, they say the situation is being investigated. Pig fa…

Suspected African Swine Fever outbreak in Damongo kills hundreds of pigs

A suspected outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has hit Damongo, the capital of the Savannah Region, leading to the deaths of hundreds of pigs in the municipality. The affected communities include Canteen, Attributu, Boroto, and Sori Number One, among others. To curb the spread of the disease, some farmers have resorted to slaughtering and […] The post Suspected African Swine Fever outbreak in Damongo kills hundreds of pigs appeared first on G…

African swine fever; hundreds of pigs killed in Damongo

By Ashiadey Dotse African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak has killed hundreds of pigs in Damongo, the capital of Ghana’s Savannah Region. Many pig farmers are struggling with heavy losses, as the disease spreads through several communities, including Canteen, Attributu, Boroto, and Sori Number One. ‎To stop the spread, farmers are burying sick pigs and properly disposing of dead ones. The outbreak is a big setback for farmers, who are still recoverin…

Chiba Prefecture announced on the 31st that an infection with swine fever had been confirmed at a pig farm in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture. Approximately 5,680 pigs will be culled. On the same day, Ibaraki Prefecture also began culling approximately 170 pigs in the prefecture that may have come into contact with pigs from the pig farm.