Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS) department has informed that occurrence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in pigs and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in bovine was still prevalent in Nagaland.
In this regard, the department has issued advisory to the public to maintain strict bio-security measures within the suspected zone. It stated that incidence was likely to increase as winter approaches due to high movement of animals because of festive, wedding and other social gatherings in the State.
It, therefore, appealed to all to immediately report unusual mortality of animals to the nearest Veterinary Centre to initiate surveillance, diagnostic & containment procedures. The department has asked those importing animals to ensure that only healthy and disease-free animals (certified animals) were imported into their farms/villages.
DOs and DON’Ts
* Do not feed swill & kitchen waste to pigs. Do not consume the dead animals.
* Follow deep burial method, at least 6 ft. deep, followed by spreading of lime/ bleaching powder.
* Do not throw carcass in the river/canal stream/water bodies.
* Sanitise areas/sheds/troughs completely using the recommended solution.
* Wash hand, feet, clothing etc properly with soap.
* Seek assistance of Veterinarian for disinfecting the area.
* Demarcate areas into Infected Zone, Surveillance Zone & Free Zone with the help of AH& VS department.
* Do not re-populate the pigs, without Department consultation as there is no vaccine available to prevent ASF.
CVO Longleng clarifies
Veterinary department has termed as “unconfirmed news” the claim made by NDPP Longleng region that more than 1500 pigs have died of African Swine Flu (ASF) at Yongnyah village under Longleng district.
In a press note, chief veterinary office (CVO) Longleng stated that the matter was not officially reported to CVO, Longleng. However, CVO said rapid action force was deputed immediately to carry out field investigation and collect laboratory samples for confirmatory diagnosis. CVO has, therefore, informed that public not to panic till laboratory result was out.
Meanwhile, CVO has also advised all responsible to maintain strict bio security to control further spread and save the life of pigs.