Recently, in Vu Thu commune, Hung Yen province, there has been a situation where some people throw dead livestock carcasses into rivers and canals, causing serious environmental pollution and potential risk of disease spread.
According to people's reflections, many dead pigs, buffaloes, and cows are floating on the river or stuck in sewers and water canals. This behavior not only causes unsightliness, generates foul odors, directly affects people's lives but also pollutes water sources serving agricultural production.
Worryingly, in the context of the risk of outbreaks of diseases on livestock such as African swine fever, improper handling of dead animal carcasses can spread pathogens on a large scale, causing great economic damage and affecting community health.
Functional agencies recommend that people absolutely do not throw dead livestock carcasses into rivers, canals, ponds and lakes. When dead livestock are detected, it is necessary to immediately notify the local government or veterinary agency to be guided on proper destruction procedures, ensuring environmental sanitation and disease prevention and control.
For cases of intentional violations, it is necessary to promptly detect and denounce them for strict handling according to the provisions of law. Village leaders in the area need to strengthen inspection and supervision, and at the same time promote propaganda to raise people's awareness in environmental protection and disease prevention.
