Source: FEEDSTUFFS, 8/10/21


On July 29, the Official Commission for the Control and Eradication of ASF Outbreaks began depopulating pig farms across affected provinces, aiming to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF). Technical teams started the depopulation tasks in Sánchez Ramírez. Authorities estimate that over 17,000 pigs will be destroyed.  The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) shared this week that as of August 2, the Dominican government had detected ASF in 11 provinces, including Sánchez Ramírez, Santiago, Hermanas Mirabal, La Vega, Montecristi, Elías Piña, San Juan y el Distrito Nacional.

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