Fresh African Swine Fever cases reported in Mizoram

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New Delhi, March 23 (Agencies) After a hiatus of three months, Mizoram has again reported fresh cases of African Swine Fever (ASF), an official said. Last year over 33,000 pigs died in the state due to the outbreak of ASF.

Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department joint director (Livestock Health) Dr Lalhmingthanga told PTI that fresh pig deaths due to ASF were reported recently in some villages.

However, the number of pigs that died due to the fresh ASF cases would be officially announced after a meeting with state chief secretary Renu Sharma on Wednesday, he said. He said that officials of animal husbandry and the veterinary department would meet Sharma over the fresh cases.

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