June 17, 2009
Indian states ban pig imports from neighbouring countries
Indian authorities in the north-eastern region have stepped up precautionary measures against the spread of AH1N1 flu, besides banning import of pigs and pork products from adjoining countries, officials said on Tuesday (June 16).
A health official said no case of AH1N1 flu infection had been reported in Mizoram, Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura.
However, these states have banned import of pigs and pork products from Myanmar, Bangladesh, Bhutan and China.
Sales of pork, one of the key meats consumed in the Mizoram state, have dropped drastically.
State animal husbandry and veterinary department director C Sangnghina said that no case of AH1N1 flu has been detected here so far.
