KUCHING: Serian and Sri Aman divisions have been officially declared as African Swine Fever (ASF) disease control areas, said Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development minister Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Atom.
He said the declaration by the ministry was made under Section 35 (1) (b) of the Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999.
“This Order shall require and impose all necessary control measures and any other provisions that are necessary to prevent the introduction of ASF in the state.
“This ASF control order shall remain in force until such time the Order is revoked,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.
Besides Sarawak, Penang has also approved the gazetting of the African Swine Fever (ASF) Disease Control Order to curb the spread of ASF in its state.
According to Bernama the gazetting of this order will give the Penang Veterinary Services Department (DVS) more comprehensive powers to immediately control the spread of ASF in pig farms as stated in Section 36 of the Animals Act 1953 (Act 647).
