WC Agriculture Dept confirms African Swine Fever outbreak in George

Source: EWN Traffic
Author: Maki Molapo

JOHANNESBURG - The Western Cape Agriculture Department has warned of a new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in pigs from small farmers in remote areas of George.

ASF is a virus that affects pigs and does not affect humans or other animals, but there is no vaccination or treatment currently available for the prevention of the disease.

The department estimates that about 45 pigs have died from it to date, outlining that this is the fourth outbreak of this disease in the Garden Route since 2022.

The department has assured the public that pork products found in supermarkets are safe to consume.