Kohima: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Longleng has issued an official alert following the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) at a piggery farm in Nagaland’s Yachem village.
The confirmation follows laboratory analysis that verified the presence of the highly contagious viral disease, coinciding with a reported surge in pig mortalities within the affected area.
In response to the outbreak, the district administration has taken immediate action to stop the spread of the disease by establishing two crucial containment areas: the “Infected Zone,” a 1-kilometer radius around the infected farm, and a 10-kilometer radius beyond this, marked as the “Surveillance Zone.”
Additionally, strict regulations are currently in place for certain areas.
To curb the transmission of the disease, the DC has imposed a total ban on the import, export, and transit of pork, pigs, piglets, and all items derived from pigs from the ‘Infected Zone’.
A stricter surveillance policy has been implemented in the ‘Surveillance Zone’.
All pig farms, markets, and slaughterhouses within the surveillance zone will be closely monitored. Farmers and vendors must report any unusual pig deaths or suspected ASF cases to the local veterinary department immediately.
Authorities have urged the cooperation of farmers, meat vendors, and the general public to contain the outbreak and prevent further losses.
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The DC also warned that failure to comply with these preventive measures may lead to legal action under relevant laws
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs.
