Swift action. β International organizations such as OIRSA, USDA/APHIS, IICA, and FAO have expressed their support for the firm and coordinated response implemented by the General Directorate of Livestock (DIGEGA) in the face of the presence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country, highlighting the institutional efforts aimed at strengthening animal health and protecting the national pork sector.
During a meeting held by the institution, they valued the measures adopted by DIGEGA for the surveillance, control, and mitigation of the disease, highlighting the countryβs response capacity and the authoritiesβ commitment to the stability of livestock production.
In this event, the implementation of the Animal Health Epidemiological Surveillance System (SIVESA) was announced, a strategic tool that will strengthen health monitoring throughout the national territory. This system will facilitate the collection, analysis, and management of epidemiological information in real-time, contributing to early detection and a more efficient response to diseases that impact animal production.
βThe implementation of SIVESA represents an important step towards the modernization of the livestock health system, aligning the country with international standards in epidemiological surveillance and health risk management,β authorities from OIRSA expressed.
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While the director of DIGEGA, Abel Madera, highlighted that this advance is part of an integral strategy that includes strengthening biosecurity on farms, continuous training of technical personnel, and ongoing collaboration with producers, sector associations, and international organizations.
βThe support of these entities reaffirms the confidence in the actions that the country is developing to face African Swine Fever, as well as the commitment to continue strengthening the mechanisms of prevention, control and health surveillance for the benefit of the livestock sector and national food security,β he concluded.
