AIZAWL: Northeastern state of Mizoram has been battling a severe outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) since mid-March, which has left over 9, 380 pigs dead and affected around 3, 690 families across 162 villages and localities in eight districts, officials said on Tuesday.
A senior official of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department (AHVD) said that the fast-spreading disease continues to surge with no indication of easing.
So far, the AHVD teams in eight districts have culled around 3455 pigs in a bid to contain the outbreak.
"Since March this year, pig farmers in Mizoram have suffered an estimated loss of Rs 110.36 crore so far, " the official told IANS.
Siaha district in southern Mizoram remains the worst affected, with over 3, 380 pig deaths reported in 38 villages and localities, affecting 1, 295 families. Around 935 pigs have been culled in the district as a containment measure.
Besides Siaha, the other major affected districts are Lawngtlai, Khawzawl, Hnahthial, Lunglei, Serchhip, Mamit, and Champhai.