African Swine Fever | Ban on inter state and inter district movement of pigs in EJH

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaAugust 18, 2020

The Deputy Commissioner, East Jaintia Hills District informs the general public that reports has been received from District Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Officer, East Jaintia Hills District, Khliehriat that the 2 (two) clinical laboratory samples of pigs from Synrang Shahkhain village (Rymbai) and Wapungskur Village of East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya were tested positive for African Swine Fever (AFS) disease.

“To prevent the spread of this highly contagious disease to other villages, the Deputy Commissioner banned Inter-State and Inter-District movement of pigs. Transportation of pigs from these above mentioned villages to other villages and movement of pigs into these above mentioned villages is also banned,” DC said in his order.

He also stated that the District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Officer, East Jaintia Hills District, Khliehriat is to create public awareness, disinfection of pigs shed equipments and burial of pigs as per protocol.