5859 PIGS DIED OF EPIDEMIC

KarabakhOpen
13-11-2007 18:43:34

The government continues to make efforts to prevent the epidemic
of the African plague. The disease is spread most in the regions
of Martakert and Askeran. As of now, the plague has affected 23
communities in Askeran and 21 communities in Martakert.

The head of the cattle inspection of the ministry of agriculture told
Karabakh-Open.com the African plague was detected in 12 communities
of the region of Kashatagh, and in 4 communities in Shushi. It was
detected in one place in Hadrut and Shahumyan each. The stock of pigs
in the country is about 31 thousand. As of November 12, 5299 pigs have
died. Another 560 were killed to prevent the epidemic from spreading.

The government continues to buy meat of healthy cattle from farmers
for 800 drams per kg.