Immediate report on pig abnormalities Agriculture Minister Called for delay of CSF report in Okinawa January 10 12:41
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said in a press conference that the CSF of pig infectious disease, the so-called swine cholera, was confirmed in Okinawa this week, which could affect nearby farmers and the area if abnormalities were found in pigs. We called on pig farmers across the country to report promptly.
On August 8 in Okinawa Prefecture, CSF infection was confirmed in pigs at a pig farm in Uruma City, but according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, it was confirmed that pigs had died at the pig farm late last month. That is.
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Eto said in a press conference on October 10 that "I told the Governor of Okinawa that it was very regrettable that the report on the death of pigs was delayed."
He said, "If you do not report it, it will affect nearby farmers and the area, so you must fulfill your reporting obligations." I asked again.
In addition, regarding vaccination of pigs in Okinawa, Minister Eto said, "It is an important step to gain the understanding of pig farmers in Okinawa, and if the idea is concluded, we want to respond promptly as a Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries." Was.