Nanjing, Jiangsu Province in China takes multiple measures to build a strong barrier for animal disease prevention and control during the flood season

Nanjing is facing increased risk of major animal diseases and zoonoses due to heavy rainfall, high temperature, and humidity. In response, the city is taking measures to prevent and control these diseases. This includes organizing a meeting to deepen understanding of the situation, strengthening publicity and conducting training, and providing publicity materials and technical support to farms. Additionally, research and guidance have been organized to analyze the epidemic situation and provide guidance to districts on harmless treatment of dead livestock, disinfection, source elimination, and emergency preparedness.

Recently, Nanjing has experienced frequent heavy rainfall, high temperature and humidity. The risk of major animal diseases such as African swine fever, foot-and-mouth disease, highly pathogenic avian influenza, and zoonotic diseases such as brucellosis and schistosomiasis has increased. In order to do a good job in the prevention and control of major animal diseases and zoonoses during the flood season, Nanjing has taken multiple measures to build a solid barrier for the prevention and control of animal diseases during the flood season. 1. Attach great importance and deepen understanding. In order to do a good job in the prevention and control of animal diseases during the flood season, on the afternoon of July 2, the leaders in charge of the Municipal Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau organized a special work meeting on the prevention and control of key animal diseases during the flood season, attended by the main leaders of the Veterinary and Veterinary Drugs Department and ...