ASF epicentre
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 08 2023:
The pig farm of Akham James Singh of Kangmong Meisnam Leikai has been declared as the epicentre of African Swine Fever (ASF) under Imphal West district.
As per a notification issued by Dr N Johnson Meetei, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West district, the areas within 1 km radius of the farm of Akham James Singh has been declared as the infected zone while the broader area within 10 km radius of the farm has been declared as the surveillance zone.
The epicentre and the areas within 10 km radius of the epicentre have been declared as the controlled area.
In addition, the notification has strictly prohibited movement of pigs (dead or alive) within the controlled area.