Kohima, May 24: Following the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in several regions, the Nagaland government has intensified monitoring and preventive measures. This decision comes after a similar situation in Mizoram, as reported by officials on Saturday.
A senior official from the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AHVS) department stated that local administrations in affected areas have imposed a ban on the import, transportation, and sale of pigs and pork products to curb the spread of the disease.
The AHVS Directorate is closely monitoring the outbreak through district veterinary officers and field staff. These teams are actively engaged in surveillance, prevention campaigns, awareness initiatives, sample collection, and the implementation of biosecurity measures.
ASF is a highly contagious viral disease that affects pigs but does not infect humans, posing no public health threat. However, officials warn that the disease can cause significant economic losses for pig farmers, necessitating immediate reporting and stringent preventive actions.
The department has urged pig farmers, traders, transporters, village councils, colony officials, and the general public to fully cooperate with veterinary officials during this crisis.
AHVS has issued a five-point advisory, urging people to report any sudden illness or death in pigs to the nearest veterinary institution or office. They also emphasized avoiding unauthorized movement and transportation of pigs and pork products from affected areas and adhering to strict farm hygiene and biosecurity protocols.
Furthermore, the department has advised against disposing of dead pigs in rivers, drains, forests, or open public spaces, warning that improper disposal could exacerbate the outbreak.
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