Inter district and inter state movements of pigs prohibited

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 23, 2022

The Eastern West Khasi Hills District Administration has declared “Nongkseh, Sohjarang and Rud Umtrew” under Mairang C & RD Block, Eastern West Khasi Hills District as Surveillance Zone for African Swine Fever.

This in pursuance to Notification No.VET (G) 91/2020/Pt/151, Dated 26th April, 2022 where ‘Umshorshor’ Village, Umsning Block, Ri- Bhoi District has been declared as an ‘epicentre’ of African Swine Fever disease .

Movement of live pigs from surveillance zone to infected zone is prohibited. Movement of pigs within surveillance zone is permitted.

Inter- district and inter- state movements of pigs is totally banned.

All equipment/supplies associated with pigs in infected zone should not be brought to the surveillance zone.

Carcasses should be disposed off by deep burial with sufficient lime cover only and not to throw in rivers/streams/water bodies.

Movement of manure, slurry and other pig wastes is not permitted although it can be licensed for transport for disposal.

The pig farm owners and pig handlers shall maintain hygiene and bio- security in pig farms and shall restrict entry of people into farm premises.

Movement of pig handlers from one pig shed to another is prohibited.

Trucks and vehicles that have carried live pigs or other livestock or material which may be contaminated with ASF are prohibited from leaving premises of the surveillance zone unless undergone cleaning and disinfection.

Swill feeding (kitchen and restaurant waste) of pigs is prohibited.

Wastes from slaughterhouse and pork stalls have to be properly disposed off by deep burial.

Movement of pork and pork products from surveillance zone to free zone is prohibited.

No animal gathering in surveillance zone is allowed to have pigs present.

Clinical surveillance for suspected sign/illness/death suggestive of ASF and sample collection shall be done.

The Divisional Forest Officer, Wildlife Division shall control and manage wild boars in forest area surrounding infected zone and surveillance zone