Community Suspected Diseased Meat Destroyed in Nong Khai Amid African Swine Fever Alert

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Authorities in Nong Khai have destroyed over 260 kilograms of animal carcasses and meat deemed high-risk for spreading infectious diseases, amid growing concerns about African Swine Fever (ASF) in the region.

 

At 14:00, on 6 May, officers from the Nong Khai Animal Quarantine Station, in coordination with local customs officials and provincial livestock authorities, carried out the destruction of the confiscated materials. The items included:

 

• 180 kg of bovine offal

• 42 kg of bovine meat

• 40 kg of pork

 

The origin of the animal products could not be verified, raising suspicions that they may have come from animals infected with or carrying infectious diseases. In light of this, and the recent designation of Nong Khai as a disease surveillance zone for African Swine Fever, authorities acted swiftly to prevent potential spread.

 

The destruction was conducted through burial, in accordance with sections 13 and 40 of Thailand’s Animal Epidemics Act (B.E. 2558 / 2015), which permits authorities to destroy animal products suspected of being a disease risk.

 

ASF is a highly contagious viral disease affecting pigs, with no known cure or vaccine. While it poses no threat to humans, its rapid transmission can devastate pig populations and have significant economic repercussions for the pork industry.

 

Officials have reiterated the importance of strict biosecurity measures and called on the public to avoid transporting or consuming meat of unclear origin. Surveillance and enforcement efforts in the province are expected to intensify in the coming weeks.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-08.

 

 

 

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

Diseased meat, Anthrax, 1 dead. 

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40049453

 

 

[Georgealbert]

2 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Diseased meat, Anthrax, 1 dead. 

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40049453

 

 

Topic already here:

 

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

11 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Topic already here:

 

 

Thanks, I did a Google search, it wasn't listed 👍

 

I never bothered to using the AN search feature, it never works for me