Manipur government has imposed a ban on the import of pigs from outside the state and neighbouring country, Myanmar with immediate effect.
The ban on import of pigs has been imposed in view of the outbreak of the infection suspected to be the "African Swine Fever", an official statement stated.
According to a notification issued by the deputy commissioner of Tengnoupal on Tuesday, no live pigs or pork will be allowed to be brought into the state.
"In view of the outbreak of the infection suspected to be the "African Swine Fever" and high mortality of pigs in the neighbouring states, the Government of Manipur imposes a "Ban on Import of Pigs" from outside the state and neighbouring country, Myanmar with immediate effect. No live pigs or pork will be allowed to be brought into the state," the notification read.
The notification was issued in pursuance of the directive of Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Department of Agriculture Husbandry & Dairying on April 26, 2023 read with notification issued by Manipur secretariat: Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department on April 30 2023.
