UCM sounds alarm
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 22 2025:
Saying that widespread cases of African Swine Fever have been reported from Yachem village of neighbouring Nagaland, the UCM has sounded an alarm over the possibility of the deadly spreading to Manipur.
Pointing out that poultry and pigs are being brought into the State from outside along Imphal-Dimapur highway everyday, thereby creating deep apprehension among the pig farmers of Manipur, the UCM appealed to the department concerned to take up necessary precautionary measures.
A press release issued by UCM urged the department concerned to check poultry and other animals brought in from outside the State.
It also urged the Veterinary Department to organise extensive awareness programmes for farmers on African Swine Fever.