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Kohima: The Kohima district administration has implemented emergency measures following the confirmed presence of African Swine Fever in Thizama village. Laboratory tests performed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services verified the outbreak, prompting officials to establish an infected zone within a one-kilometer radius of the affected premises. An additional surveillance zone now covers the surrounding ten-kilometer area.
Deputy Commissioner B. Henok Buchem issued an order prohibiting the import, export, and movement of live pigs and pork products within these regions. All butcher shops and meat markets in the area must remain closed until further notice. Farmers are required to disinfect their premises daily, restrict outside visitors, and report any signs of unusual illness or pig deaths to veterinary authorities immediately.
The administration issued a strict warning regarding the disposal of animals, stating that carcasses must be buried safely according to official protocols. The order specifies that the "dumping of carcasses in water bodies or open areas has been strictly prohibited." Any violation of these mandates will result in legal action under the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act of 2009.
This development marks another chapter in the ongoing spread of the virus across Nagaland. Previous outbreaks in districts such as Dimapur, Mokokchung, Mon, Chümoukedima, Tseminyu, and Phek have already forced officials to increase monitoring and place significant restrictions on the regional pork trade.
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