To contain the spread of the African Swine Fever, the Department has appealed to the public, especially those farmers whose pigs have been affected to follow the following protocols:-
* Inform sudden death of pigs to the nearest Veterinary Institute.
* Do not consume the dead pigs.
* List out the number of pigs that died along with photos, and approximate body weight, and after dully certified by the Village / Colony Authority the same must be submitted to the Chief Veterinary Officer for authentication.
* Follow the deep burial method, at least 6 ft. deep, followed by spreading of lime.
* Do not throw the carcass in the river/canal stream/water bodies.
* Sanitize the areas/sheds/troughs completely using the recommended solution.
* Wash hands, feet, clothing, etc properly with soap.
* Seek the assistance of a Veterinarian for disinfecting the area.
* Do not re-populate the pigs, without the department’s consultation.
* Demarcate the areas into Infected Zone, Surveillance Zone & Free Zone with the help of AH & Veterinary Services Department for control & containment measures.
Queries on African Swine Fever (ASF) may be clarified through Dr. Khriekuolie Linyü, Joint Director, ASF Core Committee Convenor (Mobile No. 6009753226), Directorate of AH & Veterinary Services, Kohima, Nagaland.
~Issued by Directorate of A.H. & Veterinary Services