Dibrugarh District Implements Strict Measures Amid ASF Outbreak
ASF outbreak in Dibrugarh, Lahowal declared epicentre, 83 villages under watch
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Dibrugarh district in Assam, India, has declared Lahowal as the epicentre of an African swine fever outbreak. A containment order has been issued, affecting 83 villages, with strict restrictions on pig movement and monitoring protocols in place to prevent further spread of the disease.
- 01African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed at a farm in Romai Kordoibum village, Lahowal, Dibrugarh.
- 0283 villages are now under infected and surveillance zones, with a 1-km infected zone and a 10-km surveillance zone.
- 03Movement of live pigs, pig feed, and pork products is prohibited in the infected zone.
- 04Euthanasia of infected animals may be ordered to control the outbreak, with carcasses disposed of through deep burial.
- 05Authorities are conducting intensive surveillance of pig populations in the surveillance zone.
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The Dibrugarh district administration in Assam, India, has taken urgent action following the detection of African swine fever (ASF) at a farm in Lahowal. A containment order was issued, designating the area as the outbreak's epicentre and placing 83 surrounding villages under strict surveillance. The order, issued by Jayant Charan, the additional district magistrate, establishes a 1-km infected zone and a 10-km surveillance zone. Within the infected zone, all movement of live pigs, pig feed, and pork products is prohibited. Additionally, no infected or suspected pigs may be removed from the area, and animal markets involving pigs are banned. The district veterinary officer is empowered to euthanize infected animals to curb the spread, with carcasses disposed of following stringent biosecurity measures. Police have been instructed to monitor unauthorized pork sales, while local authorities are tasked with raising awareness about the containment efforts. Surveillance of pig populations in adjacent areas will also be conducted to ensure thorough monitoring and prevention of further outbreaks.
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The ASF outbreak poses a significant threat to local pig farmers and the agricultural economy in Dibrugarh.
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