African Swine Fever In MP: Viruses take humans, animals, birds in their grip. corona virus Wreaked havoc not only in the country but in the world. Millions of people in the world died due to the virus. Many types of viruses also take animals in their grip. Such a virus is wreaking havoc in Madhya Pradesh as well. Pigs here are falling prey to African swine fever. What is a disease caused by a virus? Let’s try to know this.
What is African Swine Fever?
African swine flu (ASF) is a highly contagious disease of domestic and wild pigs. Most of the pigs die due to the virus. It causes a big loss to the pig farmers. Its effect has not been seen in humans. This disease spreads rapidly from pig to pig.
2000 pigs died in MP’s Shivpur
In Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, this virus is becoming the era of pigs. So far more than 2000 pigs have died there. Darasal, for the last few days, pigs were continuously dying in the area. The veterinary officers were worried about this. Pig samples were sent to the State Animal Disease Research Laboratory in Bhopal for examination. From there the pigs were confirmed to have ASF. The crisis before the investigating officers is that many pigs which are vulnerable to the virus are not being identified. Now another decision has been taken from the level of officers.
Pigs will be killed in affected areas
Due to lack of identification, a decision has now been taken to kill the pigs. Pigs with symptoms similar to those of infected animals will be identified and killed. This will be done so that the virus from infected animals does not reach healthy pigs. District level officials have appealed to the general public that there is no need to panic about African swine fever. This disease does not spread from pigs to humans. If any information about an infected pig is being received, immediately inform the district administration and veterinary department.
diseases on sale of pigs
In view of the outbreak of the virus, the sale of pork meat has been banned. If anyone is found selling pork, action will be taken against him. Pigs will also not be transported there.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Farmer brothers, before implementing any suggestion, do consult the concerned expert.
