African swine flu: 23 Penang pig farms hit


BATU KAWAN: To date, a total of 23 pig farms in Penang have been found to be affected by the African swine fever (ASF), said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

He said as of Friday (Jan 27), a total of 7,998 pigs from six farms in Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) and Seberang Perai Selatan (SPS) have been culled after they were found to be ASF positive.

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