Mizoram has once again received an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). More than 1,050 pigs have lost their lives in the new cases revealed in the month of March. Officials of the State Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department (AHVD) have informed that so far 34 areas of the districts of Longlai, Mumit and Siaha have been declared as ASF -affected areas.
Border areas affected the most
Longlalai district is bordering the border of Myanmar and Bangladesh, while Mmt is connected to Tripura and Bangladesh and Siyaha Myanmar. This virus spreads rapidly in the border areas, making the situation even more serious.
More than 400 pigs had to be killed
AHVD teams have killed more than 400 infected pigs and their children in the three districts, so that the spread of the disease can be stopped. On 20 March, the new outbreak of ASF was confirmed after testing at Northeast Regional Disease Diagnostic Lab (NERDL) in Guwahati.
This infection first came in March 2021
This dangerous virus first knocked in Mizoram in March 2021. Since then, it has been continuously causing heavy damage to the state. In 2021 only 33,417 pigs died and 12,568 pigs had to be killed to stop the infection.
Increasing losses from year to year
- 2021: 33,417 pigs killed, 12,568 killed
- 2022: 12,795 pigs killed, 11,686 killed
- 2023: 1,139 pigs killed, 980 killed
- 2024: The first case appeared in Leithi village (Champhai district) on 9 February
So far due to ASF to Mizoram 896.69 crore rupees Economic loss of more than more than.
Government gave compensation
Officials said the state government has compensated hundreds of families due to the death of animals due to illness and pigs killed as precaution.
- In 2021 Disadvantage: ₹ 334.14 Crore
- In 2022 Damage: ₹ 210.32 Crore
- In 2023 Damage: ₹ 15.77 Crore
How much danger to humans?
African swine fever is not directly dangerous for humans, as this virus infects only pigs and wild pigs. However, it has an indirect impact on human life. The boar rearing suffers a huge damage to the business, causing meat lack, fall in income and local economy.
Humans should avoid direct contact with infected animals to avoid this and follow the parameters of hygiene.
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