Nagaland intensifies ASF containment measures; pork sale banned in several districts
The Nagaland Government has heightened measures to contain the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) by banning the sale of pork in several districts. Surveillance and bio-security measures are being implemented to prevent further spread of the disease, which has already affected local pig populations. The government has urged public cooperation and adherence to guidelines to mitigate the economic impact on pig farmers and traders.
- ▪The Nagaland Government has banned the sale of pork across several districts to contain the ASF outbreak.
- ▪Authorities have imposed restrictions on the import, transport, and sale of pigs and pork products.
- ▪The Directorate of Animal Husbandry is monitoring the situation and has urged the public to report any sudden sickness or death of pigs.
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The Nagaland Government has intensified surveillance and containment measures following the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in various parts of the state, while several districts imposed bans and restrictions on the import, transport, and sale of pigs and pork products to prevent the spread of the disease.The Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services has been closely monitoring the situation through district veterinary officers and field staffers who are actively engaged in surveillance, containment, awareness campaigns, sample collection and implementation of bio-security measures to prevent further spread of ASF, an official statement said in Kohima.On Monday (May 18, 2026), the administration has imposed a temporary ban on the sale of pork across the district and…
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