China: Blue ear pig disease is spreading fast

To date, swine ear disease has spread to 26 of 33 localities in China. 100 million of the 500 million pigs in this country have been vaccinated. China affirmed that international cooperation repels epidemics.

While international health experts are concerned that blue ear pig disease in China may spread to many countries in Asia, the government says it is controlling the situation and is willing to cooperate with other countries. international organization to repel epidemics.

Up to now, swine ear disease has spread to 26 of China's 33 provinces and regions. According to China Daily, Chinese officials say the number of dead pigs has reached more than 68,000 and another 175,000 can be destroyed.

The Ministry of Agriculture's veterinary agency said about 100 million babies have been vaccinated against blue ear disease. The total number of pigs in China is currently around 500 million.

100 million of the 500 million pigs in China have been vaccinated . (Photo: AP)

According to Radio Voice of America, in recent years, China has been harshly criticized for the concealment of information related to blue ear pig disease, specifically not sharing swine disease in swine.

In this regard, Mr. Jia Youling, head of China's Ministry of Agriculture's veterinary department, rejected the criticism and said they were ready to supply sick swine specimens to organizations. international health. But, according to him, no organization has made that request yet.

He affirmed that the Chinese government has worked with a 'clear and public' attitude towards the United Nations and the World Food and Agriculture Organization for swine ear disease. He also said a vaccine has been distributed to prevent disease in pigs.

Meanwhile, international health experts believe that the current blue ear disease is the worst ever for the livestock industry in Asia. They worry that the epidemic may spread easily to many other countries in the region, causing a global epidemic and affecting pork supply worldwide.

International health experts are investigating the situation of green ear disease in Vietnam, and are also investigating whether the outbreak of this disease in Vietnam and Myanmar stems from the spread across the border with China. is not.

Quang Thinh