Mizoram- State govt bans import of pork from some Asian countries
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The district magistrates of all the eight districts in Mizoram have issued prohibitory orders banning the import of pigs, piglets, and pork-based food items into their respective districts, in view of the prevalence of African Swine Fever (ASF) in some Asian countries, an official statement said on Wednesday. The secretary for state animal husbandry and the veterinary department gave the instruction to all the district magistrates, it said.
"Experts said that import of pork and pork-based food items from Asian countries such as China, Vietnam, and Laos could easily cause ASF outbreak in the state," the statement said. As ASF infection means sure death for pigs and piglets, preventive measures are being taken by the state government to ensure that the dreaded disease does not enter Mizoram, it added.
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