Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation Livestock, Breeding and Veterinary Department

Situation of African Swine Fever in

Dr. Aung Ko Ko Minn Research Officer Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department Pig Production System in Myanmar

Pig Population in State & Regions . Over two million holdings raised 5.8 million pigs with an average of about nearly three pigs per holdings. . Nationally, 27 percent of holdings raised pigs. . Pigs were most numerous in Ayeyarwady Region. . Pig raising was very common in upland areas (Chin, Shan, Kayah & Kachin). . Pig raising was common but variable in dry zone regions (Sagaing, Magway & Mandalay) . Pig raising was relatively less common in costal area (Yangon, Tanintharyi, Mon & Rakhine).

Source: PSI, LBVD (NLBS 2019) ASF Outbreaks in Myanmar

State/ No Date District Township/ Village Division

1. 1-8-2019 Shan (East) Keng Tung Mongla

2. 10-8-2019 Shan (East) Panghseng

3. 11-8-2019 Shan (East)

4. 13-9-2019 Shan (East) Mong Hpayak Mong Hpayak

5. 6-2-2020 Shan (North) Lashio, Naung Mon

Momauk, Bhamo 6. 22-2-2020 Kachin Dokphoneyan

7. 5-4-2020 Shan (South) Nyaung Shwe

8. 28-6-2020 Kayah Loikaw Loikaw

Source: VMDCD, LBVD www.pigprogress.net PREPAREDNESS • • • • • • • • Activitiesfor controlling the ofASF Source: VMDCD, LBVD pig Strengthening Movement Simulation International Surveillance Awareness Legislation Contingency

products

exercises (Listed control

Planning Collaboration

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as

(illegal)

Notifiable

control

(FAO,

for

Disease)

OIE)

illegal

Activities for the controlling of ASF

• Laboratory capacity building

• Biosecurity (Farm/Trader/Slaughter) DETECT • Rapid Response Team (Communication/ Networking)

• Transparency (OIE reporting)

• Directive order for restocking RESPONSE • Directive order for pig transportation

Source: VMDCD, LBVD Thank you so much for your attention