Serian, Sri Aman declared as African Swine Fever disease control areas

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 […]

Help stop African Swine Fever, farmers urged

SIBU: Pig farmers have been reminded to step up their farm biosecurity to protect their farms from the dreaded African Swine Fever (ASF) which has been detected in Durin in Sibu District, Meradong and Jalan Repok in Sarikei District. Sibu and Sarikei Divisions were declared as ASF Disease Control Area to declare a bigger area […]

Stop buying, selling wild boar meat to curb swine fever

KUCHING: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) is advising the public against buying and selling wild boar meat or keeping live wild boars to prevent the spread of the African Swine Fever (ASF) disease. Sarawak Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas declared Kapit Division and Telang Usan […]