The Directorate of A.H. & Veterinary Services has informed the general public and piggery farmers that the occurrence of African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to be unabated in the State with positive cases reported from Tuli Block, Mokokchung District & Tizit Block, Mon District through RT-PCR from NERDDL, Guwahati.
The current trend of occurrence indicates that the disease is penetrating & spreading to various parts of the State, which suggest that the advisory issued is not fully complied with by all stakeholders. At this stage, the “Acute Form” of the disease is seen. The spreading of the cases in the State is a matter of concern to the Department, further, the abolishing of all Veterinary Check Posts and the porous borders have made the situation harder for carrying out containment measures.
Therefore, to contain the spread of the disease, the Department has appealed to the public, especially those farmers whose pigs have been affected to follow the following protocols:-
1. Inform sudden death of pigs to the nearest Veterinary Institute.
2. Do not consume the dead pigs.
3. List out the number of pigs that died along with photos, and approximate body weight, and after dully certified by the Village / Colony Authority the same must be submitted to the Chief Veterinary Officer for authentication.
4. Follow the deep burial method, at least 6 ft. deep, followed by spreading of lime.
5. Do not throw the carcass in the river/canal stream/water bodies.
6. Sanitize the areas/sheds/troughs completely using the recommended solution.
7. Wash hands, feet, clothing, etc properly with soap.
8. Seek the assistance of a Veterinarian for disinfecting the area.
9. Do not re-populate the pigs, without the department’s consultation.
10. Demarcate the areas into Infected Zone, Surveillance Zone & Free Zone with the help of AH & Veterinary Services Department for control & containment measures.
Further, the Department would like to inform all concerned that any queries on African Swine Fever (ASF) may be clarified through Dr. Khriekuolie Linyü, Joint Director, ASF Core Committee Convenor (Mobile No. 6009753226), Directorate of AH & Veterinary Services, Kohima, Nagaland.
(DIPR)