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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.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 - 08:45 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: African Swine Fever, Wild Pigs, Mizoram, India, National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases

Courtesy: NDTV

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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

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 - 01:00 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: African Swine Fever, Kerala, Wayanad, Government, preventive measures

Courtesy: ANI

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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.

Mon, 09 May 2022 - 08:14 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: African Swine Fever, Pig Fever, Meghalaya, Ri-Bhoi, Health

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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.

Sun, 30 May 2021 - 12:02 PM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: African Swine Fever, Mizoram, pigs kills, viral infection

Courtesy: India Today

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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

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 - 02:51 PM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Mizoram, Lunglei, Lungsen Village, African Swine Fever

Courtesy: NorthEast News