Noklak declares New Pangsha village an “Infected Zone” after African Swine Fever is confirmed in pigs, with restrictions imposed on pig and pork movement.
DIMAPUR — The Deputy Commissioner of Noklak, P Mono Khiamniungan, has declared New Pangsha village in Noklak district an “Infected Zone” following confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) in pigs in the area.
According to a DIPR report, the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer, Noklak, reported that a tissue sample collected from New Pangsha village tested positive for ASF at the Animal Health Centre, NERDDL, Khanapara, Guwahati.
Several cases of pig mortality in and around New Pangsha village have also been reported to the Veterinary office.
ASF is a highly contagious viral disease affecting pigs, and immediate preventive and containment measures have been initiated to prevent further spread.
As per the order, an area within a one-kilometre radius of New Pangsha village has been declared an “Infected Zone”, while the area extending up to 10 kilometres beyond the infected zone will be treated as a “Surveillance Zone”.
The public has been advised to refrain from the purchase, sale and consumption of pork and pork products within the infected zone and adjoining or contiguous areas.
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Slaughtering, sale, purchase and transportation of pigs and pork products within the affected area have been strictly prohibited.
The disposal of dead pigs shall be carried out only through deep burial or incineration, following approved biosecurity and sanitary protocols.
The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer has been directed to implement all necessary surveillance, quarantine, containment, sanitisation and disease-control measures in accordance with government guidelines and standard operating procedures.
The public has also been advised to remain vigilant and immediately report any unusual sickness, suspected infection, abnormal behaviour or sudden death of pigs to the nearest Veterinary centre/hospital or the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer at 7085389972.