Announcements

In accordance with the National Action Plan for Control, Containment and Eradication of African Swine Fever formulated by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, villages falling within a one-kilometre radius of infected premises have been designated as “Infected Zones,” while villages within a ten-kilometre radius have been designated as “Surveillance Zones.” The prescribed restrictions have come into force with immediate effect.

The Department has appealed to all pig farmers, traders, transporters, local institutions and members of the public to strictly comply with the prescribed restrictions and biosecurity measures. Village Dorbars, Dolloi, Headmen, Nokmas, Municipalities and other local bodies have been requested to extend full cooperation to Veterinary Officers and Rapid Response Teams in implementing containment and disease-control measures.

The Department reiterated that continued surveillance, monitoring and coordinated response efforts are essential to contain the spread of African Swine Fever and protect the livelihoods of pig farmers across Meghalaya