The Kiphire District Administration has called upon the people of Kiphire District to be vigilant on outbreak of the African Swine Fever (ASF). In a notification, Chief Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Officer informed that the disease is highly contagious with 100 percent mortality and there is no treatment for the disease.
Therefore in order to prevent further spread of the disease and an attempt to control the outbreak, the District Administration has ordered the following points:
- Any death of pigs in any village or town must be reported to the nearest Veterinary health centre without fail.
- Transportation of pigs /wild boar/Pork within the district, in any town or village is strictly prohibited until further order.
- Butching of pig/Wild boar/Pork for consumption or Sale is prohibited until further orders.
Further, non-adherence to the order by any individual, group or business will be punishable under the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897 with immediate effect.
(T. Tsuthong, IA Kiphire)
