In 2018, Lao PDR had total 3,117,695 pigs for all types in the nation. Pigs were consumed 618,701 or 19.84% of the total pig population in the country. Furthermore, in the six Northern provinces (Phongsaly, Luangnamtha, Oudomxay, Bokeo, Luang Prabang, Houaphan and Xayabouly) raised 1,112,653 pigs, consuming 346,316 or 31.12% of the total pig population in the north. Seven central provinces (Vientiane Capital, Xiengkhuang, Xaysomboun, Vientiane province, Bolikhamxay, Khammouane and Savannakhet) raised 980,477 pigs, consuming 149,335 or 15.23% of the total pig population in the central provinces. The southern provinces (Saravan, Sekong, Champasack, and Attapue) raised 1,024,565 pigs, consuming 123,050, or 12.00% of the total number of southern pigs.
According to data from the Department of Livestock and Fisheries, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has reported that the African swine flu has spread to 15 provinces (including Vientiane Capital) in 42 districts and 103 villages. In 103 infected villages had 25,568 pigs which were totally dead 14,209 pigs, including infected dead 10,903 pigs and were killed 3,306 pigs (30% adult pigs, 15% young pigs and 55% little pigs), however, 6,379 pigs were risk of infection. According to the 2018 statistics, Lao PDR raised more than three million pigs and consumed only 19.84% of the country's pig populations, with only 14,209 deaths or 0.45% of the total pig populations.
Regarding to the data above shows that the number of pigs that died of disease was a small amount comparing to the grand total of pig populations. This is means pork is under control and enough to supply to markets. The number of pig had raised in Vientiane was 195,915 and consumed 52.172. Xiengkhuang had 134,507 pigs and consumed only 59,116. Phongsaly had 238,021 pigs and consumed 29,938 pigs. Oudomxay had 123,692 pigs and consumed 12,776. Luangnamtha had 115,251 pigs and consumed 5,425. Huaphanh had 146,799 pigs and consumed 14,300 pigs.
However, the disease has some impacts on the socio-economic in some parts around the nation and many areas are risk to be infected. Thus, the government has a quick action to prevent the virus and announce to all provinces to be prepared, controlled and prevent the disease. The solution for the infected area was that transferred uninfected pigs to a safe place, cleaned the infected area by using disinfectant, provided training on prevention and control of diseases. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has also dispatched a number of technical staff with equipment and disinfectants to the local community to stop wider disease and reduce a significant economic and social impact in the future.
Please share your feedback below and help us improve our content.