According to China’s Ministry of Agriculture, the outbreaks have affected herds totaling 6,229 head of cattle in Gansu province and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Following confirmation of the disease, authorities swiftly implemented containment measures.
Particular concern stems from the detection of the SAT-1 serotype, which is endemic to Africa and has not previously circulated in China. Experts note that existing domestic vaccines targeting serotypes O and A do not provide protection against this strain.
Specialists believe the virus may have entered China عبر its northwestern borders, which border Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Russia. As a result, border regions have been instructed to strengthen patrols and prevent illegal movement of animals and animal products.
Analysts also highlight the broader regional context, noting that the outbreak coincides with reports of large-scale livestock disease incidents in Russia, raising concerns about cross-border transmission.
Experts emphasize that the SAT-1 serotype is highly contagious, can spread via airborne transmission, and poses a significant threat to livestock production, particularly for young animals, where mortality can exceed 50%.
In response, China has accelerated vaccine development and approval processes. Two vaccines targeting SAT-1 have received emergency authorization, and they are expected to reach the market within a month.
Experts note that further developments could impact the market: if the outbreak is not effectively contained, cattle prices may initially decline, followed by potential increases due to reduced herd sizes.
PigUA.info based on reuters.com