Guwahati: The Assam government has taken swift action to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) by imposing an immediate ban on pork sales and restricting the inter-district transport of live pigs in seven hard-hit districts. The measure comes as veterinary authorities report a sharp escalation in ASF cases, threatening both animal health and the livelihoods of pig farmers across the state.

The seven districts most affected by the outbreak are Dhemaji, Kamrup, Lakhimpur, Sivasagar, Darrang, Jorhat, and Dibrugarh. According to the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, 297 ASF hotspots have been identified this year, with 84 new epicentres emerging in October alone. The virus, first detected in Assam in 2020, has proven particularly devastating, leading to the death of over 3,

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