TELUPID: Keningau has been officially declared an African Swine Fever (ASF) Green Zone following the absence of new cases since the last reported incident on Jan 12 this year.
The announcement was made during the launch of the new Sabah Veterinary Department building here on Thursday by Deputy Chief Minister cum Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan.
The outbreak had affected a farmer in Keningau, with 20 pigs infected and immediate containment measures carried out, including culling and movement restrictions.
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Ongoing monitoring continues at slaughterhouses across Sabah, alongside restrictions on pork imports from affected regions and expanded Rabies control through vaccination near state borders.
