he National Service for Agricultural Food Sanitary and Quality (Senasa) I mentioned that Temporary suspension of imports of dangerous goods from From Spain after the unveiling African swine fever (Parity between the public and private sectors) In wild boars in Barcelona. The health agency warned that this measure was taken specifically for these products Able to carry the virus.
the African swine fever is A strange disease in Argentina And the countries of South America that It affects domestic and wild pigs. It does not pose a danger to people, and does not change the safety of pork products..
Illness It is transmitted between pigs through direct or indirect contact, causing a high mortality rate.. They noted that the ASF virus can persist for a long time in the environment, even in a wide range of pork products.
After confirming the discovery before Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) of Spain And its official communications to World Organization for Animal Health (WHOA)he Cinasa strengthened health prevention measures and commercial shipping controls at ports, airports and border postsThis is to prevent the entry of goods, products and their derivatives of pork origin.
They warned that in order to protect the African swine fever-free status held by the Argentine Republic, in line with the health alert – Resolution No. 564/2021 – Introduction by the National Health Agency and current import requirements, Only commercial pork products whose manufacturing processes ensure inactivation of the ASF virus will be allowed into the country.. Among the permitted products are pork matured for at least 6 months, cooked products or salted casings. (depending on pathogen inactivation treatment), extruded or canned pet food.
All other pork products, e.g Cured meats, dried chorizo and raw pork less than 6 months old pose a health risk, so they cannot be introduced.. Likewise, the Senasa comprehensively checks waste from aircraft and intercontinental ships coming from countries where African swine fever is endemic.Because it is one of the ways the disease spreads.
It should be noted that according to Cenasa Resolution No. 295/99Travelers should not bring pork products, regardless of the health status of the country of origin.
In this sense, they explained, it is not an animal disease.That is, the disease is not transmitted to humans. People who have been with animals in countries where the virus is present They should not go to productive enterprises in Argentina, because objects, clothes and shoes can carry the virus.
They explained that in addition to preventing entry to the borders,It is necessary to strengthen the biosafety measures applied on pig farms, taking into account the production and commercial impact that their income may generate, and the lack of a vaccine to control it.. In the event of possible entry of the virus, Cinasa has a contingency plan –Resolution No. 275/23 – Implementing the necessary health measures to contain and eliminate the disease.”
Finally, the World Health Organization reminded that:If unusual clinical signs or health events are suspected in pigs, Senasa should be notified immediately.“Especially if an increase in mortality, spots or redness on the skin, high fever, or despair is observed.” They stated that the same signs can be observed in wild boars, so the National Service should also be alerted to these types of findings.
Reports of suspected illness can be sent to Nearest Sinasa officeIn person or by telephone; Via WhatsApp on (11) 5700-5704; Via email notifications@senasa.gob.ar; Or in the department Cinasa notificationAvailable on the official website.