African Swine Fever is a highly contagious and dangerous disease with the potential for widespread transmission. Although it does not affect human health, it has caused concern among consumers. At this point, the announcement that the disease has been controlled has somewhat reassured consumers about pork consumption.
Two Provinces Declare an End to African Swine Fever Outbreak
Two provinces have declared an end to the African Swine Fever outbreak
According to regulations, from the time of the culling of the last infected pig, if there are no further reported cases of pig deaths due to the disease after 30 days, the criteria for declaring an end to the outbreak are met.
Based on this, the provinces of Hoa Binh and Bac Kan announced an end to the outbreak on April 17, 2019.
The first case of African Swine Fever was detected on February 1, 2019, in Hung Yen Province, and quickly spread to 22 other provinces in the north and north-central regions, causing concern among both pig farmers and consumers.
After more than two months of active isolation, culling of infected pigs, and implementation of control measures, the disease situation has shown positive changes.
With the exception of the two provinces that have declared an end to the outbreak, African Swine Fever still persists in 21 other provinces. However, according to the Animal Health Department, the disease has been largely controlled, with 23 outbreaks in 7 districts of 7 provinces having no new cases for over 30 days.
Pig farmers across the country have been somewhat reassured, but experts warn against complacency. Active measures for disinfecting pig farms and preventing the disease in pig herds must continue, even in areas that have not yet experienced the outbreak or have already declared an end to it, to prevent a resurgence.
Smart Consumption: Choosing Pork from Reputable Sources
While African Swine Fever has devastating effects on pig herds, it does not pose a risk of infection to humans or other animal species, reassuring consumers about the safety of consuming pork.
The authorities closely monitor pig farming and pork trading in affected areas and have imposed strict penalties for trading pigs infected with African Swine Fever.
Consumers are protected, but it is always beneficial to take extra precautions. To avoid the risk of consuming diseased or low-quality pork, choosing reputable sellers is the best option for those seeking safe pork.
With tightly controlled sources, pork from large chain stores and supermarkets like ours, Coopmart, Co.opFood, and Co.opXtra, offers consumers peace of mind when it comes to purchasing safe and hygienic food.
Disease-related information is regularly and thoroughly updated by traditional media. Instead of boycotting pork, consumers should filter information wisely to make beneficial choices for their personal and family health, as well as for the benefit of pig farmers and society as a whole.
Is It Safe to Consume Pork Affected by African Swine Fever?
African Swine Fever is a highly contagious disease that has been spreading rapidly across multiple countries. In Vietnam, the outbreak has already affected three provinces – Thai Binh, Hung Yen, and Hai Phong – resulting in massive pig deaths. With no known cure or treatment, the disease has sparked concerns among homemakers about the safety of consuming infected pork.
