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Andilamena
A mysterious pig disease
Pig farmers in the district of Andilamena face a bizarre phenomenon, since over a month. Without any warning sign, three to four pigs exhibit an attitude of fatigue in their sty and a few moments after they are struck down and die. For now, we do not know the cause of these deaths are expected as test results of samples sent to Antananarivo from Thursday, March 8.
"Currently, a kilogram of pork fell to Ar 2000. This meat is healthy because it bears the stamp of the veterinarian. In addition, managers monitor pigs for consumption, "reassures Rasolofo Louis Stella, district chief of Andilamena.
Drastic measures were taken to the flesh of pigs whose death appears suspicious is not for sale. Moreover, nearly half of the pig population of Andilamena died, either by the mysterious disease or was shot by ranchers as a precaution.
"The liver and giblets around it are destroyed in pigs sick, while the meat stays intact and does not smell bad," says a butcher.
"Some farmers are rushing to sell their livestock well that there is nothing to worry about. The increase in supply explains the low price of a kilo. We even have unsold every day, we must turn into sausages or smoked meat, "he adds.
Hery Son Andrianandraina
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
http://www.lexpressmada.com/5173/andilamena-madagascar/32770-une-mysterieuse-maladie-porcine.html
Andilamena
A mysterious pig disease
Pig farmers in the district of Andilamena face a bizarre phenomenon, since over a month. Without any warning sign, three to four pigs exhibit an attitude of fatigue in their sty and a few moments after they are struck down and die. For now, we do not know the cause of these deaths are expected as test results of samples sent to Antananarivo from Thursday, March 8.
"Currently, a kilogram of pork fell to Ar 2000. This meat is healthy because it bears the stamp of the veterinarian. In addition, managers monitor pigs for consumption, "reassures Rasolofo Louis Stella, district chief of Andilamena.
Drastic measures were taken to the flesh of pigs whose death appears suspicious is not for sale. Moreover, nearly half of the pig population of Andilamena died, either by the mysterious disease or was shot by ranchers as a precaution.
"The liver and giblets around it are destroyed in pigs sick, while the meat stays intact and does not smell bad," says a butcher.
"Some farmers are rushing to sell their livestock well that there is nothing to worry about. The increase in supply explains the low price of a kilo. We even have unsold every day, we must turn into sausages or smoked meat, "he adds.
Hery Son Andrianandraina
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
http://www.lexpressmada.com/5173/andilamena-madagascar/32770-une-mysterieuse-maladie-porcine.html