African Swine Fever outbreak: DC Kohima declares surveillance zones

DIMAPUR — In response to the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) at Sechü (Zubza) and Viswema villages under Kohima district, the Deputy Commissioner of Kohima has declared the affected regions as infected and surveillance zones for the purpose of control and containment.

In a notification, the DC stated that Sechü Zubza and Viswema village are identified as infected zones, encompassing a 1-kilometre radius around the infected premises. Surrounding these areas, a surveillance zone has been established, covering a 10-kilometre radius from the infected sites (excluding the initial 1-kilometre zone).

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To contain the outbreak, the following restrictions are in place within specified zones until further notice: slaughter of pigs, import and export of pigs and piglets, and transportation of pigs and pork are strictly prohibited.

“These measures have been undertaken to curb the spread of ASF and safeguard livestock health in the district. The public is advised to strictly comply with the restrictions until further directives are issued by the competent authority,” the notification stated.