African Swine Fever Detected in Pigs in Chitwan District
Summary
African Swine Fever has been detected in pig farms in Chitwan district, causing deaths and raising concerns due to its high contagion and lack of cure.
Key Points
- African Swine Fever has been detected in commercial pig farms in Ichhakamana Rural Municipality and Bharatpur Metropolitan City in Chitwan district.
- Seventy pigs in Ichhakamana and four pigs in Bharatpur have died due to the virus, which has no available medicine.
- The disease spreads through direct pig contact and contaminated materials including feed, water, and clothing of farm workers.
- Preventive measures include confining pigs, restricting human traffic, quarantining new pigs for 21 days, disinfecting pens, and isolating sick animals.
