African Swine Fever -outbreak 2nd phase of culling program held today at Nirjuli. Upon the test results dated 21st December,2021 from North Eastern Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory,Khanapara, Guwahati on confirmation of African Swine Fever outbreak in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, Dr.Gyamnya Baki Garam, Sr Veternary Officer,(microbiologist),Disease Investigation Laboratory, Nirjuli informed that the microcontainment zone includes CLF colony,Anya Rayo Colony,D-Sector Nirjuli and Bage Tina

ASF means African Swine Fever. It is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease that affects pigs only (both domestic pigs and wild pigs). Key things to know about ASF: • ❌ No cure • ❌ No vaccine • ⚠️ Very high death rate (can reach 100%) • 🚫 Not dangerous to humans (people can eat properly cooked pork, but movement spreads the virus) How ASF spreads: • Contact with infected pigs • Contaminated equipment, boots, clothes, vehicles • Feeding pigs with contaminated swill or raw pork waste • Visi

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