SHILLONG: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today said that African Swine Fever (ASF) remains a recurring concern in the state, but assured that the government is closely monitoring the situation and taking immediate steps to prevent its spread.
Speaking on the issue, the Chief Minister said that ASF outbreaks have occurred in the past as well, and such concerns tend to arise periodically. He emphasized that the concerned department is actively implementing all necessary measures to control the disease and mitigate its impact.
“There are concerns, and these concerns keep happening from time to time. However, the department is taking all possible steps to ensure that ASF does not spread on a large scale,” Sangma said.
He further informed that while a few cases have been reported, the government is focused on containing the situation swiftly and effectively.
Authorities are on alert, and preventive protocols are being enforced to safeguard livestock and prevent further escalation.
The state government continues to work in coordination with veterinary and local authorities to monitor developments and respond promptly to any emerging threats.
It may be mentioned that Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Government of Meghalaya, has issued a notification following the confirmation of African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks in several villages across the State.
According to the notification, confirmed cases of African Swine Fever have been detected in villages under Pynursla Block, East Khasi Hills District, namely Urksew Wahpathaw and Mawkajem; Mawlai Block, including Mawlai Mawkynroh and Mawlai Umrynjah; Mawthadraishan Block, including the Base Pig Breeding Farm, Nongkasen and Wahliewlong in West Khasi Hills District; Umsning Block in Ri-Bhoi District, including the Regional Pig Breeding Farm (RPBF), Kyrdemkulai (Multiplier/Nucleus/State Plan/RKVY), Lum Umpih, Nongthymmai Umsning, Umsning Proper B, Lum Nongrim, Rongpharkong, Umiarong, Umshorshor and Umsaitsniang Nongpdeng; Bhoirymbong Block, including Mawkyrdep, Nongthymmai Kyrdem, Syllei-U-Lar, Umroi Madan and Labansaro; and Mawphanniew village under Mairang Block in Eastern West Khasi Hills District.
