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H1N1 detected in live pigs imported into Singapore
H1N1 detected in live pigs imported into Singapore
By S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 03 September 2009 1617 hrs
SINGAPORE:
Singapore's Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) has detected the pandemic A(H1N1) virus in some pigs imported into Singapore from Indonesia's Pulau Bulan.
But the AVA stressed that the pork available here is safe for consumption, as the H1N1 virus is not transmitted through the handling and consumption of pork and pork products including ham, bacon, sausages and canned pork.
AVA added it will step up its monitoring and inspection to ensure food safety.
It said it will take part in a comprehensive disease surveillance programme on the Pulau Bulan farm, led by the Indonesian authority. The aim is to identify and isolate affected pig houses.
Restricted animal movement will be imposed to ensure only healthy pigs are exported to Singapore. The AVA said this is in line with the World Organization for Animal Health's recommendation.
It added that Singapore has adequate sources of pork supplies from 25 countries.
Singapore's import of 1,000 pigs daily from Pulau Bulan constitutes some 20 per cent of the total pork consumed here.
- CNA/ir
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<cite cite="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1002648/1/.html">channelnewsasia.com - H1N1 detected in live pigs imported into Singapore</cite>By S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 03 September 2009 1617 hrs
SINGAPORE:
Singapore's Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) has detected the pandemic A(H1N1) virus in some pigs imported into Singapore from Indonesia's Pulau Bulan.
But the AVA stressed that the pork available here is safe for consumption, as the H1N1 virus is not transmitted through the handling and consumption of pork and pork products including ham, bacon, sausages and canned pork.
AVA added it will step up its monitoring and inspection to ensure food safety.
It said it will take part in a comprehensive disease surveillance programme on the Pulau Bulan farm, led by the Indonesian authority. The aim is to identify and isolate affected pig houses.
Restricted animal movement will be imposed to ensure only healthy pigs are exported to Singapore. The AVA said this is in line with the World Organization for Animal Health's recommendation.
It added that Singapore has adequate sources of pork supplies from 25 countries.
Singapore's import of 1,000 pigs daily from Pulau Bulan constitutes some 20 per cent of the total pork consumed here.
- CNA/ir
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