In Luc Yen commune, the main form of pig farming is small-scale farming within residential areas, with 14,800 pigs. Hot weather affects the pigs' resistance, and the farming conditions in some areas are not yet adequate, so the risk of African swine fever outbreaks and spread is very high.
Ms. Trieu Thi Trinh - from the Luc Yen Commune General Service Center, advises: “To proactively prevent, control, and effectively manage African swine fever, livestock farmers need to strictly implement biosecurity measures; regularly clean, disinfect, and sterilize barns and livestock areas. Farmers should proactively prepare disinfectants and lime powder; clean barns daily, scrub livestock equipment with soap and specialized chemicals. Periodically spray disinfectants and sterilize the livestock environment 1-2 times/week; sprinkle lime powder around the livestock area, and set up disinfection pits at the entrance and exit of the barns.”
In addition, it is necessary to restrict the movement of people and vehicles in and out of the livestock area; regularly clean the environment and eliminate intermediate animals that can transmit diseases; and strengthen care, feeding, and supplement nutrition, vitamins, and electrolytes to improve the resistance of the pig herd.
To protect their pigs from disease, during hot weather, pig farmers in Luc Yen ensure that their barns are well-ventilated and provide plenty of clean, cool drinking water for the animals. For leftover or recycled feed, they cook it thoroughly before feeding it to the pigs to minimize the risk of disease transmission.
In addition, regularly monitor and check the health status of the pig herd. When pigs show signs of suspected illness, absolutely do not sell, slaughter, or dispose of sick or dead pigs in the environment; at the same time, report to veterinary specialists and local authorities for guidance on handling according to regulations, to avoid spreading the disease.
The People's Committee of Luc Yen commune requests that households engaged in pig farming, trading, slaughtering, and transporting pigs and pig products enhance their sense of responsibility and proactively implement disease prevention and control measures; and at the same time, coordinate with local authorities and specialized agencies to regularly monitor, detect, and promptly handle any signs of disease outbreaks.
Accordingly, households engaged in the business of trading, slaughtering, and transporting pigs and pig products must strictly comply with regulations on management, transportation, and quarantine; and must not participate in the trading, transportation, or smuggling of pigs and pig products of unknown origin into or out of the area.
Source: Lao Cai Provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment.
According to information from the Department of Agriculture and Environment, from February 8, 2026 to September 23, 2026, African swine fever appeared in 31 communes and wards, affecting, killing, and culling 2,364 pigs, with a total weight of over 97.7 tons. Currently, there are still 7 communes where the disease has not been eradicated for more than 21 days.
Proactive prevention and control of African swine fever is a crucial solution to protect livestock, maintain and improve production efficiency, and contribute to environmental preservation and local economic development.
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