Swine fever: Sale of pork banned in Kwawu West

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In response to the outbreak of swine fever in Kwawu West, authorities in the municipality have implemented containment measures, including a ban on the movement of pigs and the sale of pork within the affected area.


This swine fever outbreak has had a devastating impact, resulting in the deaths of nearly 1,000 pigs in the municipality. To control the spread of the disease, multiple agencies, including the veterinary service, environmental service, and the Municipal Assembly, have collaborated.


Dr. Mark Owusu, the veterinary officer for the Municipality, explained that a crucial step taken is the prohibition of pig movement and pork sales. In addition, an extensive disinfection process has been initiated, which is expected to continue for approximately three months before normal pig farming activities can resume.


Diamond Kwame, the Environmental Health officer leading the disinfection exercise, emphasized the importance of prompt reporting by pig farmers of any symptoms or issues in their farms to the veterinary office for assistance and monitoring.


One affected farmer, Dr. Kwasi Owusu of Okodie Farms in Kwawu Akwaboah, expressed his readiness to comply with the instructions provided by veterinary officers. He also appealed for government support in the form of a GHC300,000 startup capital to help him restart his pig farming business.

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