GEORGE TOWN, July 21 -- A total of 822 pigs from two farms in Penang have been culled due to the African Swine Fever (ASF) as of July 17.

According to the local government and town and country planning committee chairman Jason H'ng Mooi Lye, a total 13 samples from farms in North Seberang Perai, four from South Seberang Perai and one from the Southwest district on the island were found to be positive for ASF.

"To date, three farms are confirmed to be positive for ASF, while the rest are still under further investigation," he said when contacted today.

He said so far the 822 pigs culled have been disposed and the pigs were from two of the three farms that were confirmed to have positive cases.

"The Penang Veterinary Services Department...