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ORDER OUT TO PIG FARMS OVER SWINE FLU OUTBREAK
PUTRAJAYA, April 27 (Bernama) -- The order has gone out to all the 797 pig
farms in the country to report immediately to the authorities any dip in the
health of the livestock in view of the swine flu outbreak in Mexico.
Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Noh Omar said Monday the
pig breeders should watch out for signs of the animals coughing, sneezing,
having difficulty breathing or not wanting to eat.
They should also keep a watch on the health of their workers and detect any
sign of coughing, fever and body ache, he told reporters here.
The breeders can report to the nearest Veterinary Services Department or
directly to the Vector-borne Disease Control Centre at 03-887002041 or SMS to
32255.
Noh said rapid action teams had been instructed to be on standby and would
be rushed to the states when necessary.
He advised the people not to be overly concerned as no livestock or
livestock products were imported from Mexico where as many as 103 deaths are
thought to have been caused by swine flu.
In northern state of PENANG, the state Veterinary Services Department is to
conduct an examination and collect samples at 200 pig farms to ensure the
livestock is free of swine flu.
State Agriculture and Agro-based Industry, Rural Development and Flood
Mitigation Committee chairman Law Choo Kiang told reporters pig breeders were
advised to take the necessary precautions to ensure the health of their
livestock.
He said they should report to the Veterinary Services Department if any of
their livestock fell ill and they should isolate the sick animals immediately.
"There are about 300,000 pigs in the state and the breeders are advised to
offer their cooperation and abide by the directives of the authorities," he
said.
Meanwhile, state Health, Caring Society, Welfare and Environment Committee
chairman Phee Boon Poh said the state Health Department had opened an operations
room to monitor the disease.
He said the department was conducting checks and monitoring the situation at
supermarkets, markets and outlets selling pork-based products.
Phee said the Department of Civil Aviation had activated the need to
complete a declaration form by incoming tourists at the Bayan Lepas
International Airport.
The state Health Department operations room can be can be reached at
04-2629902 (phone) and 04-2623371 (fax) while the state Veterinary Services
Department can be contacted at 04-5080377.
-- BERNAMA
farms in the country to report immediately to the authorities any dip in the
health of the livestock in view of the swine flu outbreak in Mexico.
Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Noh Omar said Monday the
pig breeders should watch out for signs of the animals coughing, sneezing,
having difficulty breathing or not wanting to eat.
They should also keep a watch on the health of their workers and detect any
sign of coughing, fever and body ache, he told reporters here.
The breeders can report to the nearest Veterinary Services Department or
directly to the Vector-borne Disease Control Centre at 03-887002041 or SMS to
32255.
Noh said rapid action teams had been instructed to be on standby and would
be rushed to the states when necessary.
He advised the people not to be overly concerned as no livestock or
livestock products were imported from Mexico where as many as 103 deaths are
thought to have been caused by swine flu.
In northern state of PENANG, the state Veterinary Services Department is to
conduct an examination and collect samples at 200 pig farms to ensure the
livestock is free of swine flu.
State Agriculture and Agro-based Industry, Rural Development and Flood
Mitigation Committee chairman Law Choo Kiang told reporters pig breeders were
advised to take the necessary precautions to ensure the health of their
livestock.
He said they should report to the Veterinary Services Department if any of
their livestock fell ill and they should isolate the sick animals immediately.
"There are about 300,000 pigs in the state and the breeders are advised to
offer their cooperation and abide by the directives of the authorities," he
said.
Meanwhile, state Health, Caring Society, Welfare and Environment Committee
chairman Phee Boon Poh said the state Health Department had opened an operations
room to monitor the disease.
He said the department was conducting checks and monitoring the situation at
supermarkets, markets and outlets selling pork-based products.
Phee said the Department of Civil Aviation had activated the need to
complete a declaration form by incoming tourists at the Bayan Lepas
International Airport.
The state Health Department operations room can be can be reached at
04-2629902 (phone) and 04-2623371 (fax) while the state Veterinary Services
Department can be contacted at 04-5080377.
-- BERNAMA
