Although African swine fever in Gia Lai Province is showing a downward trend, the relevant authorities remain in a state of “high alert” in order to contain, control, and prevent the disease from resurging, thereby minimizing losses for livestock farmers.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Environment, as of September 2, 14 out of 21 communes in the province had gone 21 days without any new outbreaks, including: An Nhon Dong, Tuy Phuoc Tay, Tuy Phuoc, An Hao, Cuu An, Ia Nan, Mang Yang, Ia Tul, Ia Krai, Chu Se, Ia Krel, Ia Phi, Lo Pang, and Al Ba.
Mr. Doan Ngoc Co, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, said: “Overall, the disease situation is under control. The rate of spread, the proportion of infected pigs, and the number of dead pigs are all trending downward.”
From late June to late August 2025, the province recorded a total of 1,020 pigs infected and culled, including 935 market pigs and piglets, and 85 breeding sows and boars, with a total culled weight of more than 61,670 kg.
Huynh Ngoc Diep, Director of the Sub-Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health, said the sector is vigorously implementing disease prevention and control measures under Decision No. 1453/QD-UBND dated August 17, 2025, issued by the Provincial People’s Committee. Four temporary inter-agency animal disease control checkpoints are still being maintained until September 30, including Binh De (National Highway 1A, Hoai Nhon Bac ward), Song An (National Highway 19, Cuu An commune), Ia Khruol (National Highway 14, Ia Khruol commune), and Ia Le checkpoint (National Highway 14, Ia Le commune). The checkpoints have inspected more than 2,500 vehicles transporting animals and animal products and have sprayed disinfectant on all vehicles.
The Sub-Department of Livestock Production and Animal Health assessed that although African swine fever is being controlled, the risk of a resurgence remains high because small-scale household farming still accounts for a large proportion. Many livestock households still keep pigs in makeshift barns near residential areas and roads; veterinary hygiene conditions are not ensured, and disinfection, vaccination, and biosecure farming measures have not been adequately applied.
The Sub-Department has requested the People’s Committees of communes and wards to proactively monitor livestock conditions, organize inspections, and promptly detect pigs suspected of infection for sample testing and timely handling. At the same time, they should strengthen public awareness campaigns so residents improve their disease reporting awareness and implement preventive measures when outbreaks occur. Localities also need to strictly control the production, trading, slaughtering, and preliminary processing of animal products in their areas.
In addition, the Sub-Department advises people not to restock pigs in large numbers during this period. Restocking should only be carried out at facilities meeting biosecurity standards, with separate quarantine areas, standard barns, and adequate waste treatment systems.
“Breeding stock brought in for raising must have clear origins and be fully vaccinated and quarantined. Livestock households need to intensify disease prevention measures, especially the disinfection and sterilization of barns, in order to minimize the risk of disease spread,” Mr. Huynh Ngoc Diep emphasized.
Trong Loi
Source: Gia Lai Newspaper
