Govt urged to procure ASF vaccine
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 16 2022:
Asserting that a vaccine for African Swine Fever (ASF) produced in Vietnam has been approved by the USA, the Manipur Progressive Piggery Farmers' Association (MAPPFA) has urged the state government to take up necessary measures to ensure availability of the vaccine in the state even though it might take several months.
MAPPFA convened a joint meeting of pig farmers at GM Hall here on Thursday to discuss issues besetting them due outbreak of African Swine Fever in some parts of the state and to share experiences.
Interacting with the media after the meeting, MAPPFA general secretary Khundrakpam Malemnganba stressed the need for keeping the pig sty clean in order to prevent diseases while urging farmers not to sell ailing or dead pigs.