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Kohima: Nagaland has intensified containment efforts as African Swine Fever continues to spread across the state. Authorities confirmed fresh outbreaks in Tseminyu, Phek, and Medziphema, adding to previously reported cases in Mokokchung, Dimapur, and Mon districts.
In Tseminyu, the district administration declared a one-kilometer radius around Tseminyu village an infected zone after samples tested positive. An additional nine-kilometer area serves as a surveillance zone. Local officials have banned the sale, slaughter, and transport of pigs and pork products in these areas. The public is advised to avoid consuming pork and to bury or incinerate any dead animals according to strict sanitation protocols.
Phek district has implemented similar measures following an outbreak at Khuza village. The administration designated the village and its immediate surroundings as an infected zone, while several nearby villages fall under a broader surveillance zone. A total ban on the import, export, and movement of pigs is currently in effect.
The additional deputy commissioner for Medziphema has also issued a circular to address the crisis in that region. Across all affected districts, officials are urging residents to report any signs of illness or unusual pig behavior to their local veterinary centers immediately. These directives remain in place until further notice as veterinary teams work to sanitize and control the disease.
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