After confirming the African pig fever at the sixth department of Mulankunnathukava, Panchayat pigs were killed by two farms in the detention measures. The disease was confirmed by tests performed in the Laboratory of the National Institute for Animal Safety (NIHSAD) in Bhopal.
The surgery led by the Rapid Response team at the animal breeding department lasted from Friday evening to Saturday morning. To prevent further spread, the radius of 1 km was declared an infected zone and an area of 10 km marked as a supervisory zone.
For sale of pork, operation of mass stores and pigs outside the district, strict restrictions were stored. The district collector Arjun Pandian ordered a district animal breeding official to implement measures in accordance with the Action Plan of the Center.
Main veterinary officer Dr. Isaac Sam explained that the disease affects only pigs and does not pose any risk to humans or other animals.
Published – 27 September 2025 17:25 is
