The Dimapur district administration has declared Thahekhu Block-7 an infected zone after laboratory tests confirmed cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in pigs in the area. Deputy Commissioner Dr Tinojongshi Chang issued the order, citing the highly contagious nature of the viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs, and the potential for significant economic losses in the livestock sector. To prevent further spread of the disease, immediate containment measures have been put in place. Thahekhu Block-7 and the affected premises have been designated as an infected zone, with containment measures to be implemented in line with Government of India guidelines on ASF.
The movement of pigs, piglets, pork, pork products, feed, equipment, and other potentially contaminated materials into or out of the affected area has been strictly regulated. The Chief Veterinary Officer, Dimapur, has been directed to undertake surveillance, sample collection, disinfection, culling where necessary, and other disease-control measures as per prescribed protocols. The Superintendent of Police, Dimapur, and other concerned authorities have been instructed to ensure strict enforcement of the containment measures.
The district administration has appealed to pig farmers, traders, transporters, and other stakeholders in the affected area to cooperate with the Veterinary Department and comply with all directions issued by the authorities. Officials have urged residents and stakeholders to extend full cooperation to contain the outbreak and prevent the further spread of African Swine Fever in the district.
