Moyo District Farmers are on high gear of jubilations as Moyo District Local Government Officials lifts the ban on Pork eating caused by African swine fever since last year 2022.
Mr.Akule, the DVO Moyo, confirmed the lifting of the ban on pork in Moyo District. He cautioned pork operators to follow the standard operating procedures SPO's that will be set on Monday 24.04.2023 in the District hull.
Moyo was under quarantine since last year when African swine fever attacked the District hence leading the District officials to legally banned pork joint operators from roasting & eating pork. This had led to the huge losses incurred by pig farmers.
JB Asusi, District secretary for production & resources, warned farmers from smuggling pigs for sale at night or late hours. He urged that pork joint operators should acquire documents for operating pork joints in the District of Moyo to ensure health status of the operators. He continued to say, taxation bill shall be set to guide pork operators in the district.
Clara, one of the reknown business woman & a farmer challenged the officials on the ban of the pork. She says
“Banning of pork in Moyo District has left farmers counting losses, pigs ended up causing more budget on those who are rearing simply because money spent for feeding a pig won't allow a farmer to recover all. Pigs are sold at lower prices after having fed them with alot of money due to the restrictions set by the officials”.
Noyo Julian,Deputy RDC Moyo, Condemned pig farmers from smuggling pigs at night & tasked Moyo District Veterinary Officer to ensure eye witnesses are placed in the communities to report Night pig smugglers.
Anguyo Richard, the Veterinary Officer encouraged farmers not to give up on pig rearing since it's the best source of income in the region.
African swine fever is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease affecting both domestic and feral swine of all ages.