Mass infection in pigs sparks fears

[geovalin]

Sen David

A new breakout of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) has taken the lives of more than 1,200 pigs while infecting some 3,200 more in three districts across Siem Reap since mid-August, a new report by the province’s Agriculture Department says.

Officials, meanwhile, are attempting to stem the spread of the disease by disinfecting pig farms and transportation vehicles.

Prum Vich, an animal health and production chief at the Agriculture Department, said that the outbreak started on August 14.

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[maidee]

are we on the verge of a new pig flu scare ?

[whaleboneman]

are we on the verge of a new pig flu scare ?

i dont know, but you may want to stop eating pork for awhile, especially if it's on sale.