African swine fever confirmed at three Penang pig farms, 50 pig deaths reported


TASEK GELUGOR: The Penang Veterinary Services Department (JPVPP) has confirmed that three pig farms in Kampung Selamat have been affected by African Swine Fever (ASF), based on laboratory results from the Northern Zone Veterinary Laboratory.

Its director, Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, said that two of the three affected farms have exhibited a high mortality rate among the livestock, raising concerns about the possible spread of the disease to neighbouring farms.

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