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11 Outbreaks Confirmed Across Two States: Swine health surveillance networks have issued critical alerts following the verification of 11 separate African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks concentrated across two states in Northeast India.
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Severe Mortalities in Mizoram: Veterinary officials in Mizoram confirmed that 2,281 pigs have died due to ASF, with an additional 683 pigs culled across 6 districts. The resurgence has directly disrupted 752 pig farming families spanning 67 villages.
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Rigid Control Zone Lockdowns: Invoking the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, local administrations have initiated strict emergency containment frameworks. Strict 1 km infected zones and 10 km surveillance zones have been drawn around infected hotspots, accompanied by an absolute ban on moving live pigs, pork products, or feed components to protect the wider national swine population.
11 Outbreaks of African Swine Fever in India – Multi-State Emergency Quarantines
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