33,000 pigs culled due to African Swine Fever outbreak in Mizoram, India, causing Rs 23-25 crore loss.

The African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Mizoram, India, has led to the culling of over 33,000 pigs since February, causing significant financial losses for farmers estimated at Rs 23-25 crore (about $3-3.18 million). The disease, which is highly infectious among pigs but not harmful to humans, persists despite efforts to control it, including a ban on pig imports and the declaration of infected areas in six districts.

September 07, 2024
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