Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Mizoram Battles African Swine Fever Outbreak; Thousands of Pigs Dead
African Swine Fever (ASF) is causing a big problem for pigs in Mizoram.
Since mid-March, over 9,380 pigs have died.
To stop the disease from spreading, around 3,455 pigs have been culled.
This has affected about 3,690 families across 162 villages.
The total financial loss has reached Rs 110.36 crore.
The government is helping by giving compensation for the culled pigs and those lost to the disease.
The worst-hit district is Siaha.
The first case was reported in Lunglei district in March 2021.
The disease does not affect humans, but is very dangerous for pigs.
An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has killed over 9,380 pigs in Mizoram.
Around 3,455 pigs have been culled to control the disease.
The outbreak has affected around 3,690 families across 162 villages.
Pig farmers have suffered an estimated loss of Rs 110.36 crore since March.
The first case of ASF was reported in March 2021 in Lungsen village, Lunglei district.
- Who
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department (AHVD), pig farmers in Mizoram
- What
- An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) causing significant pig deaths and culling.
- When
- Outbreak started in mid-March, continuing for seven months.
- Where
- Mizoram, India, in eight districts.
- Why
- To contain the spread of ASF, a highly infectious disease among pigs.
- Pigs Dead
- Over 9,380
- Pigs Culled
- Around 3,455
- Families Affected
- Around 3,690
- Villages/Localities Affected
- 162
- Estimated Financial Loss
- Rs 110.36 crore (since March)
- Affected Districts
- 8 (Siaha, Lawngtlai, Khawzawl, Hnahthial, Lunglei, Serchhip, Mamit, Champhai)
- First Reported Case
- Lungsen village, Lunglei district, March 21, 2021
