Aizawl: For the Northeast India state of Mizoram, the African Swine Fever (ASF) is the most hazardous viral outbreak, for which, the state recorded a loss of ₹534.42 crore.
According to reports, in 2021, a total of 12,568 pigs had to be culled due to the outbreak of the viral disease. The second wave of ASF in 2022 resulted in the culling of 11,594 pigs.
And during the ongoing third wave in 2023, 980 pigs have succumbed to the disease, and 590 have been culled as a precautionary measure.
The economic impact of ASF on Mizoram has been significant, with losses stemming from the first and second waves amounting to ₹534.42 crores.
While there was a slight containment in June, the African Swine Fever (ASF) resurfaced in July, impacting several villages in Champhai, Khawzawl, and other eastern districts, according to reports.
The resurgence of the outbreak also affected Pukpui village in south Mizoram’s Lunglei district, resulting in the deaths of approximately 260 pigs in the village so far.
