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  • #61
    African swine fever outbreak in Assam


    Over 2,500 pigs have been recorded dead from the six affected districts so far

    By Hiranya Barman in Guwahati
    • Published 3.05.20, 3:41 AM
    The African swine fever is a severe viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. Its outbreak has been recorded for the first time in India

    ...
    According to data available with the veterinary department, over 2,500 pigs have been recorded dead from the six affected districts so far.

    The disease has also started taking its toll on pigs in Majuli. Majuli has a pig population of over 34,000. Majuli recorded the death of 183 pigs on Saturday, 127 on Friday and 207 on Thursday.

    The state government had decided to send the samples to Bhopal after pigs were found not recovering even after vaccination against classical swine fever earlier.

    A sample report from Nihsad showed that all the 17 tissue samples from Assam were positive for ASF virus genome by real time PCR and nucleotide sequencing analysis. The laboratory test recorded by Nihsad also showed that samples of pigs from Gorchuk in Kamrup (metro) district were also found positive for ASF virus.

    Earlier, deaths of pigs were reported from Sivasagar, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Biswanath Chariali, Dhemaji and Lakhimpur. Recently, pig deaths were recorded in Majuli, sources said.

    Altogether 11 out of 62 samples from Arunachal Pradesh were found positive for ASF virus genome by real time PCR and nucleotide sequencing analysis.


    The World Animal Health Organisation, responsible for animal health worldwide, stated that ASF is not a risk to human health. It is a trans-boundary animal disease and can be spread by live or dead pigs, domestic or wild and pork products.

    The disease can be transmitted via contaminated feed and formites (non-living objects) such as shoes, clothes, vehicles and knives due to the ASF virus’s high environmental resistance.

    The organisation further stated that there is no approved vaccine against ASF unlike Classical Swine Fever.

    The North East Progressive Pig Farmers Association (NEPPFA) president Manoj Kumar Basumatary said upon being infected by ASF virus, pigs will record high fever of 40- 42 degrees, loss of appetite and depression.The affected pigs will also be lethargic, sometimes refusing to stand or move.

    “The pig will be unsteady while in standing position and suffer from vomiting or diarrhoea with bloody discharge. In case of white skinned

    pigs nose, ear, tail and

    lower legs turn blue and purple in colour. The pig will also suffer from abnormal breathing and heavy discharge from eyes and nose,” Basumatary said.
    .....

    Deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong said the samples collected from the infected pigs in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh were sent for testing at ICAR, Bhopal.

    “Today, we received the lab report, and it was declared that the pigs were infected with African swine fever,” he said.

    He said no case had been detected in Meghalaya so far. However, selling and consumption of pork within a district is allowed. Tynsong said local pork they purchase is properly cooked for at least 30 minutes.


    Additional reporting by Satananda Bhattacharjee in Hailakandi and Andrew W. Lyngdoh in Shillong
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    • #62
      Now, virus in carcasses from China said to be behind deaths of 2200 pigs in Assam


      “As far as we know, China dumped the carcasses of pigs in the river. They first came floating into Arunachal and then into Assam,” Dr Pulin Chandra Das told The New Indian Express.
      Published: 02nd May 2020 04:09 PM |

      By Prasanta Mazumdar
      Express News Service

      GUWAHATI: Authorities in Assam’s wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and reserve forests are on guard as pigs are dying by the hundreds due to an outbreak of African swine fever.

      The disease, which Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Minister Atul Bora believed travelled from China to Assam via Arunachal Pradesh, has so far killed over 2,200 domestic pigs in eight districts.


      ..

      “…A good number of wild pigs in certain reserve forests in the state may have come into contact with domestic pig population reared in the countryside. As there has been prevalence of pig mortality due to high fever in various districts, it is suggested that the wild population should be adequately protected from coming outside the periphery of their natural habitat so that they do not get contact with infected domestic pigs,” the advisory issued to the Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Chief Wildlife Warden reads.

      Dr Pulin Chandra Das, Director of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, said the deaths were confirmed to have been caused by African swine fever after samples were sent to a lab in Bhopal.

      “As far as we know, China dumped the carcasses of pigs in the river. They first came floating into Arunachal and then into Assam,” Das told The New Indian Express.

      Earlier, seven pig carcasses were retrieved from the Kaziranga National Park and disposed of.

      “We detected seven carcasses of pigs which were floating on the river Brahmaputra. With support from the Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Biswanath, the carcasses were disposed of,” Kaziranga Field Director P Sivakumar said.


      He said the issue was discussed on Friday with villagers, NGOs and the police at a meeting that was chaired by the Chief Wildlife Warden.

      Sivakumar said the growing pig deaths could be a threat to human beings as well as domestic animals as they drink river water. “We need massive awareness on the disposal of carcasses,” he added.

      Manoj Basumatary, who is a pig farmer and founding president of Northeast Progressive Pig Farmers’ Association, said human beings or, for that matter, vehicles could be the carriers of the disease as pigs are transported for trade and other reasons.

      “Since African swine fever is a pandemic, the government has to come up with a containment policy. There are standard protocols issued by the World Organisation for Animal Health. We want those to be strictly followed,” Basumatary insisted....https://www.newindianexpress.com/nat...m-2138296.html

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      • #63
        ?Apr?s le test, nous n'abattrons que les porcs infect?s. Nous ?viterons l'abattage imm?diat et nous recevrons des mises ? jour quotidiennes, afin que nous puissions prendre une d?cision au fur et ? mesure des circonstances. ?

        “After testing, we will cull only those pigs tha are infected. We will avoid immediate culling and we will receive daily updates, so we can take a decision as and when the situation demands.”

        "Il pourrait donc ?tre possible que les ?pid?mies durent depuis un certain temps avant d'?tre confirm?es, ce que les m?dias indiens semblent sugg?rer. Ils ne signalent pas grand-chose de cet ?tat, mis ? part le fait qu'au total, 11 des 62 ?chantillons d'Arunachal Pradesh se sont r?v?l?s positifs pour le virus de la PPA."

        "It could be possible therefore that the outbreaks have been going on for some while before being confirmed, something Indian media seem to suggest. They do not report a lot from this state, other than that altogether 11 out of 62 samples from Arunachal Pradesh were found positive for ASF virus."

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        • #64
          Source: http://theshillongtimes.com/2020/05/...f-swine-fever/

          Over 10 pigs die of swine fever
          Ban on sale of pork for two weeks
          MEGHALAYA
          By By Our Reporter Last updated May 6, 2020

          SHILLONG: More than 10 pigs have died of classical swine fever (CSF) in parts of East Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi over a couple of months.
          Speaking to The Shillong Times, Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary GMRK Marak said four pigs died in Mawphlang villages between March and the last week of April. “The deaths were not at one go. When we enquired, the villagers told us that the animals died in different days. One pig died today (Tuesday) in Umran,” he said.
          Six pigs also died at Zero Point in Umsning in these months and veterinary doctors visited the place after they received information from the BDO. There too, the deaths started from March and took place over a period of time...

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          • #65
            African swine fever kills over 13,000 pigs in Assam, nine districts affected
            Published: 10th May 2020 03:25 PM | Last Updated: 10th May 2020 03:25 PM

            GUWAHATI: The outbreak of African swine fever (AFS) has claimed more than 13,000 pigs in the last few days in parts of Assam, affecting the livelihood of hundreds of people involved in the animal husbandry in the state, an official said.

            The infection has spread rapidly as the deaths have been reported from nine districts in Assam, he said.

            A total of 13,013 pigs have died in the last few days due to the ASF, which was first detected in Assam in February this year, a spokesperson of the animal husbandry and veterinary department said.

            "The infection has spread from six districts to three more, namely Majuli, Golaghat and Kamrup Metropolitan," he said in a release.

            The outbreak of the disease was initially detected in Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur and Biswanath districts.

            Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora had on Saturday visited the Kaziranga National Park and reviewed the steps taken to protect the wild boars from the deadly disease.

            A six-feet deep and two-km long canal was dug inside Agoratoli range to deter the wild boars from going to nearby villages and the domestic pigs from entering the park, he said.

            ...https://www.newindianexpress.com/nat...d-2141570.html
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            • #66
              Guwahati: The dreaded 'African Swine Fever' has has now killed 13,382 pigs across Assam. To prevent an outbreak, the Government has now also banned the sale and consumption of pork in Kamrup (Metro), Golaghat and Majuli districts in the state....

              https://www.sentinelassam.com/assam-...finitescroll=1
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              • #67
                Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...le31590372.ece

                Wild boars die in Arunachal as African swine fever kills 15,000 pigs in Assam
                Special Correspondent
                GUWAHATI, May 15, 2020 13:39 IST
                Updated: May 15, 2020 14:10 IST

                Assam seeks fiscal package from Centre while Arunachal has advised against hunting

                As Assam prepares for mass culling to check the spread of African swine fever (ASF) that has killed almost 15,000 domesticated pigs, adjoining Arunachal Pradesh fears that the “foreign” disease may have “gone wild”.

                This is the first time that ASF has been reported in India. Assam claims the disease came from China, where almost 60% of pigs have died since 2018.

                Officials in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district said six carcases of wild boars, including three piglets, were found in a community forest at Lidor Soyit upstream of Sille River. The spot is about 25 km from district headquarters Pasighat...

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                • #68

                  African Swine Flu Has Killed Over 15,000 Pigs In Assam & The State Is Planning To Cull The Rest

                  Aishwarya Dharni
                  Updated on May 15, 2020, 14:39 IST
                  Highlights
                  .....
                  Assam is facing a swine flu crisis which has reportedly killed over 15,000 pigs in the northeastern state. According to an ANI report, the state government is planning to cull pigs to avoid further infection.

                  Despite the government taking measures to contain the infection, the disease is spreading to other areas and a high alert has been ordered by the government in 10 districts which are affected by the African swine flu.

                  ...https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/...st-513320.html
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                  • #69
                    After the quake in Assam, virus from China came to Arunachal Pradesh The death of wild boars has been revealed for the first time.

                    (Arunchal Pradesh News) The African Swine Fever (ASF) virus from China has spread to other states of the Northeast (ASF in NorthEast) after causing massive destruction in Assam (Assam). This virus is making pigs prey in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh. The bodies of six wild boars have been recovered in this region.

                    By: Yogendra Yogi
                    Updated: 16 May 2020, 10:14 PM IST
                    Guwahati, Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam, India

                    Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) Rajiv Kumar : (Arunchal Pradesh News)

                    The African Swine Fever (ASF) virus from China has spread to other states of the Northeast (ASF in NorthEast) after causing massive destruction in Assam (Assam). This virus is making pigs prey in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh. The bodies of six wild boars have been recovered in this region. In East Siang district of the state, the forest department has recovered the bodies of wild boars.


                    According to Divisional Forest Officer Tasi Mije, the death of 6 wild pigs in Arunachal Pradesh may be due to the death of these wild pigs due to African swine fever. He said that the bodies of six wild boars have been found from the community forest area. The area is 20-25 km from Pasighat, the headquarters of East Siang District. Among the dying wild pigs are two adults, one semi adult and three children. We fear that all of them have died due to ASF.

                    We were informed by the local people. After this, three forest officials arrived there after a 10 km walk and collected the bodies and collected their samples. These samples will be tested at the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases Laboratory. He told that such bodies are eaten by porcupines. Nothing can be said about Porcupine being affected by this virus.

                    There is no fear
                    of other animals being affected. ASF is also not likely to affect other animals. The forest department has identified the areas affected by ASF. According to the Divisional Forest Officer, we have requested all concerned parties that domestic pigs should not come in contact with wild boars.

                    They have also asked people not to hunt wild pigs for their meat. It may be known that in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, domestic pigs are already dying from AFS. The death of wild boars has been revealed for the first time. The situation in Assam remains critical. Till date 15000 sugars have been killed by the ASF. Extensive arrangements have been made to ensure that wild swine does not get affected. Significantly, China had killed dead swine from the African Swine Fever in the Brahmaputra River. Due to which the virus reached Assam.https://www.patrika.com/guwahati-1/a...adesh-6106990/
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                    • #70

                      India informs OIE of African swine fever outbreak


                      Source of flare-up or origin of infection unknown: Govt notification

                      By Hiranya Barman in Guwahati
                      • Published 25.05.20, 1:52 AM
                      • Updated 25.05.20, 1:52 AM
                      India finally informed the World Organisation for Animal Health, formerly the Office International des Epizooties (OIE), on the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh on May 21....
                      According to the information furnished by secretary, department of animal husbandry and dairying, ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying Atul Chaturvedi the Northeast witnessed the outbreak of the disease on January 26. As many as 11 outbreak reports were reported to the OIE. Four outbreaks have been reported from Arunachal Pradesh and seven outbreaks from Assam....

                      The report showed 10,920 infected pigs in the affected districts of the state and deaths of 3,701 pigs with 4199 cases. The report further showed apparent mortality rate due to ASF as 33.89 per cent and apparent fatality rate at 88.14 per cent...The virus belongs to the genotype II,” the notification said.https://www.telegraphindia.com/state...ak/cid/1775525
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                      • #71
                        ...A major worry for officials, particularly in eastern Assam, has been to insulate livestock from the African swine fever (ASF) that has killed more than 17,000 domestic pigs. The flood has affected 9,804 domestic animals so far in the five districts, three of which had reported ASF deaths....https://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...le31673971.ece
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                        • #72
                          Source: https://newslivetv.com/assam-to-cull...fever-spreads/

                          Assam to cull 12,000 pigs as African swine fever spreads
                          Digital Desk
                          September 24, 2020

                          Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday ordered to cull nearly 12,000 pigs in the areas affected by the deadly African swine fever and asked officials to compensate the owners adequately.

                          So far, 18,000 pigs have died after contracting the virus across 14 districts of the state, a senior official of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department told PTI.

                          “Chairing a meeting with department officials, the chief minister said that in compliance with the guidelines of the Centre and the state government, and adhering to experts” opinion, culling of the infected swine population in all the affected districts should be completed before Durga Puja,” according to an official statement.

                          The total number of pigs to be killed in this exercise will be around 12,000, it added.

                          “As a result of the culling operation, the loss incurred by the farmers will be adequately compensated,” Sonowal said.

                          The latest culling drive will be carried out within one kilometre radius of 30 epicentres across the 14 affected districts, the senior official said.

                          “We will start the exercise immediately,” he added...

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