Dimapur: The Dimapur district administration has declared Thahekhu Block-7 an infected zone after laboratory-confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF) were detected in pigs in the area.Dimapur deputy commissioner Tinojongshi Chang said on Thursday the district chief veterinary officer reported the confirmed ASF cases in pigs at Thahekhu Block-7.ASF is a highly contagious viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs, prompting immediate containment measures to prevent further spread.The administration has ordered that Thahekhu Block-7 and the affected premises be declared an infected zone, with containment measures to be implemented in accordance with the Govt of India guidelines on ASF.As part of the restrictions, the movement of pigs, piglets, pork, pork products, feed, equipment, and other potentially contaminated materials into or out of the infected area has been strictly regulated.The chief veterinary officer has been directed to conduct surveillance, collect samples, carry out disinfection and culling where required, and implement other containment measures according to prescribed protocols.Dimapur SP and other concerned administrative authorities have been instructed to ensure effective enforcement of the measures.The district administration has also appealed to pig farmers, traders, transporters, and all stakeholders to cooperate with the veterinary department and comply with official directions to help contain the outbreak.
