African Swine Fever Outbreaks in Tanzania
TANZANIA - The country's veterinary authority has reported two new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in Rukwa, which is near to the border with Zambia.
17 January 2012
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The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) received follow-up report no. 4 yesterday, 16 January.
A total of 7480 pigs were found susceptible to the outbreak, out of which 794 cases were reported. A total of 689 pig deaths were recorded, and 1233 were slaughtered.
Illegal movement of animals and swill feeding have been determined as the main causes that led to the outbreaks.
