NO HOG CHOLERA CASES RECORDED IN ARMENIA
14.06.2007,
03:36
No hog cholera cases have been recorded in Armenia, Vice-Chief of the RA Veterinary Service Gevorg Tovmasyan told a press conference.
YEREVAN, June 13. /ARKA/. No hog cholera cases have been recorded in Armenia, Vice-Chief of the RA Veterinary Service Gevorg Tovmasyan told a press conference.
He reported that the Service banned the import of pork from Georgia to Armenia, as well as issued instruction to rule out any contacts between Armenian and Georgian swine. Tovmasyan pointed out the hunt for wild pigs has been banned as well.
“Strict measures have been taken to prevent epidemic in Armenia, and all the vehicles crossing the border are disinfected,” Tovmasyan said.
He pointed out that immediate formation of a special commission and strict restrictions on the import of pork and on the sale of animal products are expected in case the virus penetrates Armenia.
“Our Georgian colleagues informed us that over 30,000 head of swine have been killed, but the way of penetration of the virus has not yet been determined,” Tovmasyan said.
He pointed out that the risk of penetration of the virus remains high throughout Armenia, the Tavush region being the most vulnerable.
Tovmasyan warned against eating infected pork, as it can poison human organism. P.T. –0--
He reported that the Service banned the import of pork from Georgia to Armenia, as well as issued instruction to rule out any contacts between Armenian and Georgian swine. Tovmasyan pointed out the hunt for wild pigs has been banned as well.
“Strict measures have been taken to prevent epidemic in Armenia, and all the vehicles crossing the border are disinfected,” Tovmasyan said.
He pointed out that immediate formation of a special commission and strict restrictions on the import of pork and on the sale of animal products are expected in case the virus penetrates Armenia.
“Our Georgian colleagues informed us that over 30,000 head of swine have been killed, but the way of penetration of the virus has not yet been determined,” Tovmasyan said.
He pointed out that the risk of penetration of the virus remains high throughout Armenia, the Tavush region being the most vulnerable.
Tovmasyan warned against eating infected pork, as it can poison human organism. P.T. –0--
