Dimapur: Dimapur DC Tinojongshi Chang has declared Dimapur an African swine fever (ASF)-infected and surveillance zone following the detection and laboratory confirmation of positive cases in pigs at Signal Angami village.According to a notification issued on May 20, a 1km radius from the infected area at Signal Angami village has been declared the infected zone, while a 10km radius from the infected area has been declared the surveillance zone.The movement of pigs and piglets from the infected and surveillance zones to non-infected areas has been completely banned.The order further stated that the movement of pigs, pork, pig feed, carcasses, and other pig-related products into and out of the infected and surveillance zones has been strictly prohibited.Slaughter, sale, transportation, and congregation of pigs within the infected area will also remain banned until further orders.The district administration advised the pig farmers and residents to immediately report any unusual sickness or death of pigs to the nearest veterinary officer or department. It also directed all pig farm owners to maintain proper bio-security measures, including disinfection and restricted farm access.The disposal of pig carcasses will be carried out strictly as per the veterinary department protocols and the Govt of India guidelines.The DC said any violation of the order would invite necessary legal action under the relevant provisions of law.
