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African Swine Fever takes its toll again on N. Korea’s pigs
Around 550 wild pigs have already been found to be infected with the virus around the inter-Korean border
By Mun Dong Hui -
2020.05.06 9:15am
African Swine Fever (ASF) has once again spread in some parts of North Korea, Daily NK has learned.
“Livestock disease prevention authorities are on high alert as the disease is once again spreading throughout the country,” a South Pyongan-based source told Daily NK on May 4.
“The situation is especially serious in North Hwanghae Province and North and South Pyongan provinces,” the source said.
“The disease is affecting pig populations on collective farms along with those owned by private individuals. The fatality rate of the disease has almost reached one hundred percent, leaving barely any pigs left,” the source added.
Pigs who have caught ASF are suffering from miscarriages, which has made it difficult for breeders to acquire piglets. Miscarriages are one of the major symptoms of pigs infected with ASF...
African Swine Fever takes its toll again on N. Korea’s pigs
Around 550 wild pigs have already been found to be infected with the virus around the inter-Korean border
By Mun Dong Hui -
2020.05.06 9:15am
African Swine Fever (ASF) has once again spread in some parts of North Korea, Daily NK has learned.
“Livestock disease prevention authorities are on high alert as the disease is once again spreading throughout the country,” a South Pyongan-based source told Daily NK on May 4.
“The situation is especially serious in North Hwanghae Province and North and South Pyongan provinces,” the source said.
“The disease is affecting pig populations on collective farms along with those owned by private individuals. The fatality rate of the disease has almost reached one hundred percent, leaving barely any pigs left,” the source added.
Pigs who have caught ASF are suffering from miscarriages, which has made it difficult for breeders to acquire piglets. Miscarriages are one of the major symptoms of pigs infected with ASF...
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