African Swine Fever Discovered in Mizoram's Wild Pigs
The African Swine Fever (ASF) has expanded to wild animals in Mizoram, and vaccination is the only way to stop the lethal swine disease from spreading. The state government has chosen to write to the Centre and request that vaccinations against viral sickness be imported from Vietnam. The National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal confirmed that the wild boars died of ASF.
Tags: African Swine Fever, Wild Pigs, Mizoram, India, National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases
Courtesy: NDTV
African Swine Fever Reported in Wayanad, Kerala; State Government Takes Preventive Measures
After African swine flu was discovered in two farms in Wayanad, Kerala, the state government took precautionary measures on July 22. Kerala Minister for Animal Husbandry J Chinchu Rani urged pig farms to rigorously enforce biosecurity and waste disposal mechanisms. The Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009 has been… read-more
Tags: African Swine Fever, Kerala, Wayanad, Government, preventive measures
Courtesy: ANI
African Swine Fever: 259 Pigs Die In Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi District
African Swine Fever (ASF) has claimed the lives of at least 259 pigs in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district this year, stated a senior official of the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry department, on May 9. Around 45 pigs died in a single day, on May 8. After the first outbreak was reported on April 13, pug slaughter and movement were banned within 10 kms of its vicinity.
Tags: African Swine Fever, Pig Fever, Meghalaya, Ri-Bhoi, Health
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
Mizoram: African Swine Fever Kills 4,650 Pigs In 2 Months
Mizoram has been facing a grave threat in form of the African Swine Fever (ASF) that has claimed the lives of at least 4,650 pigs in the last two months in the state. Moreover, the outbreak affecting nine districts, including 91 villages, has resulted in a loss of Rs 18.60 crore. Reportedly, the first pig death due to ASF in Mizoram was registered on March 21.
Tags: African Swine Fever, Mizoram, pigs kills, viral infection
Courtesy: India Today
Mizoram On Swine Fever Alert After 87 Pigs Die On India-Bangladesh Border
Mizoram is on an alert after 87 pigs died in Lunglei’s Lungsen village in the last two weeks. The exact reason is still unclear, experts suspect African Swine Fever behind the deaths. Since the affected area lies on the India-Bangladesh border, officials suspect that the disease might have come through imported pig meats from the neighbouring states and countries. Mizoram's veterinary department said the deaths have caused a loss of Rs 40-… read-more
Tags: Mizoram, Lunglei, Lungsen Village, African Swine Fever
Courtesy: NorthEast News