Thursday, October 31, 2024
spot_img

Sensitisation on swine fever

Date:

Share post:

spot_img
spot_img

TURA: In view of the reported cases of pigs infected by African Swine Fever or ASF in Assam and with a view to prevent any spread of the disease in Garo Hills region, the Rapid Response Team (RRT) of the West Garo Hills Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department conducted an awareness and sensitisation programme with regard to the disease on Wednesday. It was held in various villages of Rongram, Dalu and Gambegre blocks including market development committees in Tura.
People were informed that the ASF killed more than 2,500 pigs in 306 villages in Assam. While sensitising people about the dangers of the disease, they were assured that it has no relation at all with COVID-19, adding that it is the first incidence of the disease in the country.

spot_img
spot_img

Related articles

India are very good Test side, Australia will not have it easy in BGT, says NZ skipper Tom Latham

Mumbai, Oct 31: His team may have beaten India rather comprehensively in two Tests of the three-match series,...

Every arrest and detention doesn’t amount to custodial torture: Allahabad HC

Lucknow, Oct 31: The Allahabad High Court has ruled that every arrest and detention does not amount to...

Supreme head of Jacobite Syrian Christian Church Mor Baselios Thomas I passes away

Kochi, Oct 31: The supreme head of the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church, Mor Baselios Thomas I, who was...

Supply adjustments loom to meet global oil demand in long-term

New Delhi, Oct 31: A weak global oil demand is weighing on the prices of crude oil and...