Thahekhu Block-7 in Dimapur has been declared an infected zone after confirmed African Swine Fever cases in pigs.
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DIMAPUR — The district administration, Dimapur, has declared Thahekhu Block-7 an infected zone following the confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) cases in pigs in the area.
According to an order issued by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), Dimapur, reported laboratory-confirmed cases of ASF in pigs at Thahekhu Block-7.
ASF is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs, requiring immediate containment measures to prevent further spread.
The order stated that Thahekhu Block-7 and the affected premises have been declared an infected zone, and containment measures will be implemented in accordance with the Government of India guidelines on ASF.
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As part of the restrictions, the movement of pigs, piglets, pork, pork products, feed, equipment and other potentially contaminated materials into or out of the infected area has been strictly prohibited.
The CVO has been directed to carry out surveillance, sample collection, disinfection, culling, wherever necessary, and other containment measures as per the prescribed protocols.
The police and other concerned administrative authorities have been instructed to ensure strict enforcement of the containment measures.
The district administration has appealed to pig farmers, traders, transporters and other stakeholders in the affected area to cooperate with the Veterinary department and comply with all directives issued from time to time.
It further urged all concerned to extend full cooperation to contain and prevent the further spread of ASF in the district.