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Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Assam, India, bans inter-district movement of live pigs following ASF outbreaks
The government of Assam, India, on November 16 banned the inter-district movement of live pigs in the state and the sale of pork in seven districts.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
ASF claims over 9,000 pigs in Mizoram, India
A major outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has swept through Mizoram, India, since mid-March, killing more than 9,380 pigs and affecting nearly 3,700 families in 162 villages across eight districts.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Mizoram, India posts 5,000 pig deaths on African swine fever
The total number of pig casualties in the resurgence of African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Mizoram state in India this year has crossed 5,000 (5,044) pigs, the state animal husbandry and veterinary department officials said on Sunday (Ju ...
Thursday, 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 Indi ...
Monday, April 14, 2025
East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India farmers called upon to promote pig farming
The director of ICAR–National Research Centre on Pig, Dr. V.K. Gupta, has encouraged farmers in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India, to promote pig farming as a viable business venture.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
At least 509 pigs dead in Mizoram, India districts since March 20 due to ASF
A fresh outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has resulted in the deaths of at least 509 pigs in two districts of Mizoram, India, since March 20, officials said on March 30, adding that culling operations have begun in the region to prevent ...
Friday, January 31, 2025
Pig farmers in Sivasagar, Assam, India, against CP Group's entry into domestic pig sector
Hundreds of pig farmers in Sivasagar, Assam, India, took to the streets on January 30, protesting against the potential entry of Thai agricultural giant, Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, into Assam's pig farming sector.
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
No ASF-related pig deaths in Mizoram, India, since January 1
State animal husbandry and veterinary officials said on January 5 no pig casualty due to African swine fever (ASF) outbreak has been reported from anywhere in Mizoram, India, during the past five days since January 1 and no pig has so far b ...
Monday, November 18, 2024
Close to 200 pigs in Kannur, India, put down as part of ASF control measures
The culling of pigs at a private farm at Kottiyoor in Kannur, Kerala, India, was completed on November 14 as a preventive measure against the spread of African swine fever.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
As Indian swine sector's industrialisation picks up, pig numbers remain low
India's pig population is just above nine million, according to the 2019 Indian Livestock Census.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Mizoram, India, seeks financial support for ASF-affected pig farmers
The government of Mizoram, India, has sought for financial assistance to pig farmers affected by the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, which has caused significant losses since 2021.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
India pushes promotion of pig rearing in North and Middle Andaman
India's Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services is intensifying efforts to popularise pig rearing in North and Middle Andaman, with a particular focus on improving local livestock farming.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Genetics and research: India finds a way to drive growth of pig industry
Despite the significant potential for pig farming to contribute to the better livelihood of the rural poor and meet the demand for animal protein, India's pig population is considerably low.
Friday, July 12, 2024
ASF causes death of more than 5,000 pigs in Mizoram, India, since February
Pig farmers and rearers in Mizoram, India, have suffered huge financial losses due to the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) which, since February this year, caused the deaths of over 5,430 pigs and culling of over 10,300 pigs.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
An overview of pig farming in Kerala, India
Pig farming contributes to the diversification of agriculture in Kerala, India, with the demand for pork steadily rising in the state.

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