Jakarta, Sept. 14 -- The Ministry of Agriculture has urged livestock farmers to enhance biosecurity measures to prevent African Swine Fever (ASF), as cases continue to rise in the Asia Pacific region.

The ministry's Director General of Livestock and Animal Health, Agung Suganda, said ASF poses a serious threat to pig populations. Early detection, rapid reporting, and cooperation among all stakeholders are essential, he emphasized.

"We encourage local governments, animal health officers, and farmers to increase vigilance. Strict biosecurity is key for prevention, and any suspicious cases must be immediately reported through iSIKHNAS for fast action," Suganda said in a written statement received here on Sunday.

The Directorate General is...