Arunachal district bans pork transport, purchase after ASF outbreak in Assam's Tinsukia

New Delhi ( The Indian View team) : Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district has imposed an immediate ban on the transport and purchase of live pigs and pork products following a confirmed outbreak of African Swine Fever in the neighbouring Tinsukia region of Assam, an official said on Monday.

In an advisory, Longding district animal husbandry and veterinary officer O Moyong said the emergency restrictions will remain in force for one month to prevent the entry of the deadly virus into the district.

All pig farmers, livestock traders, and the general public must strictly adhere to these preventive guidelines. Non-compliance will be viewed seriously and may invite punitive action under the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009," the official said.

In the advisory, a complete ban on the purchase of live pigs, piglets, pork, and pork-based products from Assam or any other affected neighbouring zones has been implemented.