April 24, 2025

More than 2,000 pigs dead from ASF in Mizoram, India, so far this year

Mizoram, India, is battling a new outbreak of African swine fever (ASF), which claimed 2,527 pigs so far in 2025 and forcing the culling of nearly 1,000 more to contain the spread of the deadly disease, officials said in United News of India.

A Guwahati-based laboratory reported the outbreak on March 20. Since then, the outbreak has primarily affected four urban areas — Siaha, Lawngtlai, Zawlnuam, and Luglei. Authorities said rural areas remain unaffected for now.

Siaha has been the worst-hit area with 1,347 pigs lost, followed by Lawngtlai with 1,001 pigs lost.

Although the virus has caused the most losses in urban areas, animal husbandry officials said they are closely monitoring the situation and working to avoid its spread to rural areas.

Mizoram has witnessed recurring ASF outbreaks in recent years, impacting both livelihoods and food security in the state where pork is a staple protein source.

- Pork Business