Kohima: The recent outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) detected in a village in Kohima district, Nagaland, was contained by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS).
Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer of AH&VS, Dr Ilang, informed the outbreak which took place at a piggery farm in Kidima village, has been brought under control.
The case came to the department’s attention after entrepreneurs Keleyol Vicho and Keyokul Rote reported the illness of some pigs at their farm to the concerned veterinarian.
Upon receiving the report, the department swiftly took action, collecting samples from the infected pigs for testing to determine the cause. Following confirmation from two separate laboratories that it was indeed a case of ASF, remedial measures were implemented to prevent further spread of the disease.
The infected pigs, numbering 62, unfortunately succumbed to the disease. Immediate measures were taken by dispatching a team to the infected area, located 3 km from the village, and thorough disinfection procedures were conducted at the farm to contain the outbreak.
Dr. Ilang emphasised the importance of sensitising the local community, including village leaders and residents, on disease containment measures.
While ASF does not pose a threat to humans, it has severe economic implications for the livestock industry. Dr. Ilang highlighted the lack of a vaccine for ASF, emphasising the importance of prevention to contain its spread.
The infected zone was cordoned off within a 1 km radius and placed under surveillance as a precautionary measure. Livestock farmers were urged to report any suspected cases promptly to prevent further outbreaks.
Regarding compensation for affected entrepreneurs, Dr. Ilang stated that applications for assistance were forwarded to the District Disaster Management Authority for consideration of necessary funds.
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He also encouraged livestock farmers to insure their livestock through national insurance companies to mitigate losses in such cases.
Lastly, Dr. Ilang clarified that the outbreak was African Swine Fever and not African Swine Flu, emphasising the importance of accurate reporting to avoid misinformation.
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