The Department of Livestock Development has mobilized staff and machinery to expedite the removal of pig carcasses after flooding at a farm in Prachinburi Province caused approximately 2,000 pig deaths. Initially, 50 carcasses have been buried and disinfection carried out to prevent disease.
On 5 Oct 2026 GMT+7, Dr. Chaiwat Yothakol, Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development, revealed that a flash flood in Mueang Prachinburi District, Prachinburi Province, impacted a large fattening pig farm, resulting in about 2,000 pigs drowning. Officials prioritized relocating surviving pigs from high-risk areas before promptly managing the carcasses according to sanitary standards.
The department has deployed over 50 officials from the Prachinburi Provincial Livestock Office, the Inspectorate and Quarantine Division, and eastern regional quarantine stations. They coordinated with relevant agencies, including the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, which supported the operation with five six-wheel trucks, one loader, an excavator for burial pits, and flat-bottom boats to operate in the flooded and hard-to-access farm area.
Initially, officials have transported and buried 50 pig carcasses in accordance with veterinary scientific principles, while spraying disinfectant around the farm, water sources, and surrounding areas. Management of the remaining carcasses continues to prevent disease outbreaks, reduce odors, and mitigate health risks.
Dr. Chaiwat stated that Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, expressed concern for livestock farmers affected by the floods and instructed the Department of Livestock Development to promptly dispose of animal carcasses following sanitary standards, control and prevent disease outbreaks, and simultaneously assist and alleviate hardships for farmers in the disaster zones.
The Department of Livestock Development also convened the Disaster Prevention and Resolution Command Center for Livestock to monitor flood situations and support livestock farmers nationwide. It has prepared personnel and equipment to assist operations in affected areas.
Regarding damages, the department is expediting damage assessment and data collection to provide assistance and compensation in accordance with the Ministry of Finance’s regulations on emergency disaster relief advances, B.E. 2569 (2026 CE). Plans for livelihood restoration are also underway to enable farmers to resume their occupations promptly.
The Department of Livestock Development urges farmers and the public who find animal carcasses or require livestock assistance to contact their local district or provincial livestock offices or report via the DLD 4.0 application.