Wednesday, 24 Feb 2021 08:51 AM MYT
The Sabah Veterinary Services Department will conduct culling of pigs both wild and in farms within a 50km radius of the affected areas. — AFP pic
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KOTA KINABALU, Feb 24 — The Sabah Veterinary Services Department (DVS) has declared an outbreak of the African Swine Fever (ASF) in Pitas following the discovery of the virus among pigs in the district.
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said following this declaration, the department has been given the authority under Subsection 45(1) of the Animal Enactment 2015, to take the necessary action to curb the spread of the disease.