Monday, 22 March 2021

PRO/AH/EDR> African swine fever - Asia (07): Malaysia (SA) wild porcine, spread

African Swine Fever -- Malaysia
The African swine fever (ASF) virus has now spread widely among the vulnerable Bornean bearded pigs with at least 128 confirmed deaths.
Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey Kitingan in a statement here today [Wed 17 Mar 2021] said the government fears for the survival of the species, especially because the population of the Bornean bearded pigs is already declining.
"I am concerned the ASF will further decrease their population at a much faster rate," he

Read more about it at HealthMap Global Disease Alerts via http://healthmap.org/ln.php?8259401&promed&0

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