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Kohima: Wokha officials cleared the district of African Swine Fever following a sweeping inspection on July 15. The team checked stockyards and meat shops across Wokha town, Wokha Village, and Vankhosung. They found no clinical signs of the disease.
Led by Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. K.N. Zubemo Humtsoe and EAC Thepfuzakie Sanchu, the nine-man squad audited nine stockyards and eighteen butcher shops. They examined fifty-two live pigs for fevers and symptoms. Inspectors gathered twenty-four tissue and meat samples for testing. They used rapid detection kits on six pigs. Every sample came back negative.
The team verified transport documents and health certificates during the drive. They watched slaughter practices to ensure sanitary standards. Authorities warned that the negative result is not a green light to drop caution. The situation remains fluid. Vigilance must continue.
The department insists that traders buy pigs only from disease-free zones. Every pig must travel with valid permits and health documentation. Officials plan to run regular checks to catch any early outbreaks. Surprise inspections will protect livestock health and farmer livelihoods. Dr. Humtsoe noted the goal is to protect meat safety and maintain public confidence. The team stressed the importance of strict inspections, stating that "every transportation of pigs must be accompanied by valid permits and health certificates issued by competent veterinary authorities."
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