Amid African Swine Fever Outbreak, Mizoram Bans Import Of Pork Products

Aizawl: In the wake of new cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) being detected in the state, the Mizoram government has banned the import of pigs and pork products.

As per the official notification, there will be a complete ban on the import of live pigs, fresh pork and all other pork products, including frozen pork, from other states and other countries until further orders.

''The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department will ensure mandatory disinfection of pig-rearing premises and enforce strict hygiene measures and isolation of suspected pigs,'' the notification read.

The department will also ensure the safe disposal of pig carcass in accordance with the National Action Plan for Control, Containment and Eradication of African Swine Fever, it added.

The government also issued helpline numbers -- 0389-2336441, 9436142908, 9436151203 and 8794206212 -- for immediate reporting of any unusual mortality of pigs.

On February 1, Mizoram had lifted the ban on the import of pigs and pork products, 17 months after it was imposed in August 2020.

Reportedly, so far, 384 pigs deaths have been reported. The latest deaths were reported from across five districts.

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