A suspected outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has hit Damongo, the capital of the Savannah Region, leading to the deaths of hundreds of pigs in the municipality.
The affected communities include Canteen, Attributu, Boroto, and Sori Number One, among others.
To curb the spread of the disease, some farmers have resorted to slaughtering and burying sick pigs, as well as properly disposing of those that have already died.
Despite pork being a popular delicacy both locally and internationally, the outbreak has significantly impacted pig farmers, many of whom are still recovering from a previous outbreak in 2023.
The West Gonja Municipal Director of Veterinary Services, Dr. Enouch Sarkodie-Addo, confirmed that the outbreak was due to African Swine Fever.
He urged pig farmers to adopt biosecurity measures and shift towards intensive farming rather than the semi-intensive system widely practiced in the affected areas.
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