African Swine Fever continues to wreak havoc in Mizoram

African Swine Fever is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease, affecting both domestic and feral swine of all ages.

African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to wreak havoc in the livestock sector in Mizoram affecting as many as 10 out of the total 11 districts and killing more than 9,000 pigs in a little over three months, according to states animal husbandry and veterinary science department. According to data released by the department on Sunday, at least 152 villages or local areas in 10 districts are currently affected by the ASF outbreak causing a loss of over Rs. 36.68 crore.