Since the first pig carcasses were spotted floating in the Hangpu River, upstream from Shanghai nearly two weeks ago, the number of dead pigs retrieved has jumped from 6,000 to nearly 14,000.
According to pig industry insiders, the pigs probably died of circovirus and were then dumped into the river. Chinese pig units are said to be full of disease and farmers usually bury or burn dead livestock to save costs. However, burial pits are said to be full and this could be why the pigs were dumped in the river.
The Chinese government has released a statement that the water is safe to drink. The investigation is ongoing.
According to pig industry insiders, the pigs probably died of circovirus and were then dumped into the river. Chinese pig units are said to be full of disease and farmers usually bury or burn dead livestock to save costs. However, burial pits are said to be full and this could be why the pigs were dumped in the river.
The Chinese government has released a statement that the water is safe to drink. The investigation is ongoing.
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