The Assam government has imposed a ban on the entry of poultry and pig to the state from other states following the outbreak of Avian Influenza and African Swine Fever in some states of the country.
Veterinarian Dr Somil Rai said, "After the instructions of the district administration, sampling of sick pigs was done and African Swine Flu was detected in the Hata and Banawar area of the district. The flu has been completely spread in the area as a result of which pigs are being killed in
Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 12 (ANI): Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora on Tuesday informed that 14,465 pigs have died in 10 districts, which have been severely affected due to African swine flu.
Beijing [China], Jan 15 (Xinhua/ANI): China has reined in the African swine fever epidemic with 916,000 pigs culled as of Jan. 14, the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday.