QUANG TRI, VIETNAM | 16 October 2026 — Authorities in Quang Tri province have confirmed an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Thuy Ba village, Vinh Thuy commune, after laboratory results issued on 10 October tested positive for the virus. Local officials are strengthening disease-control measures, reviewing nearby pig herds and warning against the improper disposal of carcasses.
According to a report published by the Vinh Thuy commune authorities on 15 October, veterinary officials began investigating reports of sick and dead pigs in the village earlier in the month. Clinical signs reportedly began appearing on 2 October. Samples were submitted for laboratory analysis, with the positive result confirming ASF. Official Vinh Thuy commune report.
Herd checks and movement controls
The response includes surveillance of pigs on affected premises and neighbouring farms, cleaning and disinfection, and tighter oversight of pig trading, transport and slaughter. Authorities are also calling for livestock inventories and closer monitoring of animals showing unusual illness or mortality.
Local reporting on 14 October cited 30 pig-keeping households and 113 pigs affected by the outbreak situation in the commune. These figures describe the reported local situation and should not be interpreted as a verified count of confirmed infected animals or deaths unless the authorities provide a corresponding breakdown.
Improper carcass disposal raises concern
Officials have highlighted reports of dead pigs being discarded in the environment. Such practices can create additional biosecurity risks and complicate containment efforts. Authorities have warned that people must follow the required procedures for reporting and disposing of dead or infected animals.
ASF is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic pigs and wild boar. It is not considered a human health risk through ordinary contact, but outbreaks can cause substantial mortality, trigger movement restrictions and impose serious costs on farmers and the wider pork supply chain. There is no universally effective treatment that eliminates ASF from infected pigs; prevention, early reporting and control measures remain central to managing outbreaks.
Biosecurity priorities for pig producers
Farmers should report unexplained pig deaths promptly, avoid moving sick animals, restrict unnecessary visitors and vehicles, disinfect equipment, and prevent access by wild boar or other potential mechanical carriers. Swill or food waste should not be fed to pigs unless it has been treated in accordance with applicable veterinary requirements.
Authorities should continue monitoring nearby herds and trace potentially risky animal movements while ensuring that carcasses are handled and disposed of under official instructions.
