August 31, 2020

19 villages in Meghalaya, India, declared ASF epicentres

19 villages in Meghalaya, India, have been declared epicentres of African swine fever (ASF) following a large number of pig deaths in the state.

Restrictions have been imposed on movement of people and pigs from these villages that are spread across East Khasi Hills, West Khasi Hills, East Jaintia Hills and West Jaintia Hills districts. The measures also cover the transportation of items related to piggeries like veterinary medicine, feed, equipment and breeding tools from the infected zones.

In addition, restrictions are implemented in surrounding areas within the 10 km radius.

Meghalaya's district veterinary officers and rapid response teams will take steps in their respective areas to ensure the compliance of restrictions.

ASF has killed 17,000 pigs in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh since February this year.

- Northeast Now