A fresh outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has been confirmed in Manipur, prompting veterinary authorities to activate rapid containment measures across affected districts.

The Directorate of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Services notified the outbreak on November 13, identifying affected locations in Kakching and Churachandpur districts. The disease was detected at properties belonging to M Barunkumar in Moirangthem Leikai Khamlangba Pareng, M. Ramananda in Kakching Turel Wangma (Ward No. 5), and Khaimuon in Kangvai Village.

African swine fever is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs, causing high mortality rates and severe economic losses to farmers. However, Director R.K. Khogendrajit Singh emphasised that the disease is not zoonotic and "does not in

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