Awareness on swine fever

TURA: In view of the confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF) in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and to prevent the outbreak of the same in South West Garo Hills, the Rapid Response Teams (RRT) of the district, AH & Veterinary department, have started intensified round of awareness activities across the district from Wednesday.
The RRTs including veterinary officials have advised the villagers to consume pork only after proper cooking (above 70 degree Celsius) for at least 20 minutes.
In case of high fever in pigs and abnormal mortality of pigs, the matter should be brought to the notice of the district AH & Veterinary office or to the nearest veterinary centres.