Guwahati, Nov 16 (PTI) The Assam government on Sunday banned inter-district movement of live pigs with immediate effect, with African Swine Fever (ASF) incidences rising "alarmingly" across the state.

Sale of pork has also been banned for the time being in seven districts, which have reported high concentrations of ASF cases, the order issued by the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department said.

It said ASF, with a 100 per cent mortality rate, has devastated the piggery industry in the state.

The incidences of ASF have been "alarmingly rising" across the state with no bound since January this year, with 297 epicentres reported, spreading to almost all districts with more concentration in seven of them, the order said.

These seven districts are Dhemaji, Kamrup, Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, D

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