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Kohima: The Nagaland government has launched an intensive effort to contain African Swine Fever following confirmed outbreaks across several districts. The Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services has deployed field staff to enforce strict bio-security protocols, conduct surveillance, and collect samples to track the spread of the virus.
Multiple districts have responded with localized restrictions. In Mon, authorities have placed a temporary ban on the sale of pork and the transport of live pigs. Dimapur has established infected and surveillance zones around Signal Angami village, strictly limiting the movement and slaughter of pigs. Similarly, the Medziphema subdivision in Chumoukedima now requires official permission for all commercial slaughter or sales.
In the Mokokchung district, officials are advising residents in the Tuli subdivision to avoid consuming pork following confirmed cases in Chungtia, Kangtsungyimsen, and Shitikolak. Additional restrictions on the movement of pigs are currently in effect across parts of Peren and Niuland. As a result of these measures, pork shops in regions like Kohima have ceased operations.
State officials emphasized that while the disease is highly contagious among pigs and poses a significant threat to the livelihoods of farmers, it does not infect humans and carries no public health risk. The government has cautioned against the improper disposal of carcasses in forests or rivers, which can accelerate the spread of the virus. Farmers and traders are urged to prioritize farm hygiene and report any sudden illness in their livestock to the nearest veterinary office immediately.
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