The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) today declared an outbreak of the African Swine Fever (ASF) which was detected in seven commercial pig farms in Paya Mengkuang at Masjid Tanah, Malacca.

Its director-general Dr Norlizan Mohd Noor said the confirmation was made after it investigated reports from pig farmers involved, adding that samples that were sent to the Sepang Veterinary Laboratory were confirmed on Dec 20, Dec 22 and Dec 23.

He said following the confirmation, DSV had taken proactive measures to contain the ASF outbreak by issuing the Quarantine Order Notice to the relevant pig farms to restrict pig movements, among others.