The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) has prohibited the import of pork and related products from Spain after reports of an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in the country.
Barantin’s Deputy for Animal Quarantine, Sriyanto, stated that the decision follows an official report from the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) concerning the ASF outbreak in Barcelona.
“Based on the WOAH report, we have instructed all Barantin technical units and quarantine officers to increase vigilance and tighten supervision of pork and its products from Spain,” Sriyanto said.
Sriyanto explained that WOAH classified the case as a recurrence of a previously eradicated disease, noting that ASF has reemerged in Spain after the country had been declared disease-free since 1994.
As a precaution, Barantin is prohibiting the import of pork and related products from Spain until WOAH officially confirms that the animal health situation has returned to safe levels.
“If we find imported pork from Spain, quarantine measures will be taken, including rejection and or destruction,” Sriyanto added.
ASF is a viral disease that spreads rapidly among both domestic and wild pigs, with mortality rates reaching up to 100%. While it poses no risk to humans, ASF can devastate pig herds and lead to substantial economic losses in the livestock industry.
Sriyanto stressed that blocking ASF from entering the country is essential to safeguard the nation’s pig farming sector and prevent wider economic repercussions. He also called on the public to report any suspected violations involving illegal transport or sale of animal products to the nearest quarantine officer.
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