Almost 9,000 swine flu infected pigs disposed resulting in RM12 mil loss in Perak
IPOH - Five farms in Perak were closed after pigs were found to be infected with African swine fever.
State Human Resources, Health and Indian Community Affairs Committee exco A Sivanesan said the farms are in Kuala Kangsar and Batang Padang.
He said 8,990 pigs was disposed resulting to RM12 million loss.
However, he assured that the disease is not transible to humans.
"I have instructed the Veterinary Services to continue monitoring the situation.
"So far no increase in cases," he told reporters after inspecting the premises at the Food Label Operation located at Jalan Tahwil Azar here on today.
Sivanesan explained that the swine flu could be prevented and it was due to poor cleanliness.
“This disease is not caused by the animals. It spreads from individuals who do not sanitise themselves before entering other farms.
"At the same time, the situation does not affect the pork supply during Chinese New Year,” he added.
Meanwhile, Sivanesan said a total of 12 notices have been issued under the Food Regulations 1985 and the Food Act 1983 during inspections at 75 premises throughout the state.
"A total of 228 types of goods worth RM6,116.99 were confiscated for various offences of food labels. Additionally, 12 samples of mandarin oranges were taken at random to be sent for pesticides analysis by the Ipoh Chemistry Department," he added.
Sivanesan reminded sellers to carry out self-monitoring on food products, while consumers should be wise in choosing food by reading the labels first.
