Kohima: The Dimapur district administration has declared Thahekhu Block-7 an infected zone following the confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) cases in pigs in the area.
In an order issued by Deputy Commissioner Dr Tinojongshi Chang, the administration said laboratory tests had confirmed ASF infections among pigs in Thahekhu Block-7.
ASF is a highly contagious viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs and can cause significant economic losses in the livestock sector. Authorities said immediate containment measures have been put in place to prevent further spread of the disease.
According to the order, Thahekhu Block-7 and the affected premises have been designated as an infected zone, with containment measures to be implemented in line with Government of India guidelines on ASF.
The movement of pigs, piglets, pork, pork products, feed, equipment and other potentially contaminated materials into or out of the affected area has been strictly regulated.
The Chief Veterinary Officer, Dimapur, has been directed to undertake surveillance, sample collection, disinfection, culling where necessary, and other disease-control measures as per prescribed protocols.
The Superintendent of Police, Dimapur, and other concerned authorities have been instructed to ensure strict enforcement of the containment measures.
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The district administration has appealed to pig farmers, traders, transporters and other stakeholders in the affected area to cooperate with the Veterinary Department and comply with all directions issued by the authorities.
Officials urged residents and stakeholders to extend full cooperation to contain the outbreak and prevent the further spread of African Swine Fever in the district.
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