African Swine Fever detected in Dimapur; DC declares infected and surveillance zones

DIMAPUR — Dimapur district administration has declared Signal Angami village an infected zone following the detection and laboratory confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) positive cases in pigs, imposing restrictions on the movement, sale and slaughter of pigs and pig-related products in and around the affected area.

According to an order issued by the deputy commissioner, a 1-km radius from Signal Angami village has been declared an “infected zone”, while a 10-km radius has been designated as a “surveillance zone” to prevent the spread of the disease.

The order stated that movement of pigs and piglets from the surveillance zone to non-infected areas outside the 10-km radius has been completely banned until further orders.

It further prohibited the movement of pigs, pork, pig feed, carcasses and other pig-related products into and out of the infected and surveillance zones.

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The district administration has also banned the slaughter, sale, transportation and congregation of pigs within the infected area.

All pig farmers and residents have been directed to immediately report any unusual sickness or death of pigs to the nearest veterinary officer or the Veterinary department.

The order instructed pig farm owners to strictly maintain bio-security measures, including disinfection and restricted farm access, to contain the spread of the disease.

It added that disposal of pig carcasses must be carried out only in accordance with Veterinary department protocols and government of India guidelines.

The Veterinary department and law enforcement agencies will conduct surveillance and monitoring in the affected areas, the order stated.

Warning against violations, the district administration said necessary action would be taken under relevant provisions of law against anyone found violating the directives.