ASF epidemic prevention exercise.

Breaking news "Gunma Prefecture".

By AI of "Isesaki FM".

First African swine fever quarantine drill in the prefecture.

In response to the increasing risk of African swine fever (ASF), a livestock disease that causes severe damage to the pig farming industry, entering the country, the prefecture conducted a quarantine drill on the 16th, simulating an outbreak.

Approximately 180 people, including prefectural and municipal officials, participated, reviewing quarantine procedures and division of roles.

ASF is a viral infectious disease that infects pigs and wild boars, but does not infect humans.

It has a high mortality rate and there is no effective vaccine or treatment.

Infections are spreading in Africa, Europe, and Asian countries.