ASF Threat: Badung Farmers Prohibited from Feeding Pigs with Hotel Food Scraps
The Badung Regency Agriculture and Food Office (Disperpa) has prohibited farmers from feeding pigs with leftover food from hotels, restaurants, and stalls to combat the threat of African Swine Fever (ASF). This preventive step was taken following findings of sudden livestock deaths in several areas, triggering serious concern from the local government.
“We are deploying animal health teams to inspect pig farming pockets in Badung. We must ensure that the health condition of the residents’ livestock remains maintained,” said the Head of Badung Dispercal, Anak Agung Ngurah Raka Sukadana, on Tuesday (2/6/2026).
This intensification of local monitoring aligns with instructions and preparedness from the central government. The policy refers to the Circular Letter from the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health of the Ministry of Agriculture, Number 8492/SE/PK.320/F/08/2025, regarding vigilance against the increase in ASF cases in the Asia-Pacific region.
“We are also tightening the system of restrictions and monitoring access to and from pens to minimise the entry of virus carriers from outside. We have communicated the key points regarding the dangers of ASF, clinical symptoms, and transmission routes,” said Raka Sukadana.
In addition to banning the method of swill feeding, the local government requires thorough sterilisation of farming facilities. Regulations regarding the periodic spraying of antiseptic liquids have been issued to all farmers in Badung.
“We mandate the periodic spraying of disinfectant liquids in pen areas and farming infrastructure. We also strictly prohibit the practice of swill feeding or providing feed from leftover food from hotels, restaurants, or stalls, as it is suspected to be a primary transmission route,” he emphasised.
Badung Disperpa has requested that farmers do not conceal the condition of their livestock and must report immediately if any clinical symptoms of ASF are detected. All officials at the Animal Health Centres (Puskeswan) in every sub-district are now on full alert to receive reports.