Archive · 19 May 2025
African Swine Fever Outbreak Hits Pigs, Raises Pork Prices in India
Imagine a sickness that's like a bad cold, but only for pigs.
It's called African Swine Fever, and it's been making pigs sick and dying in India.
This is especially bad for farmers who raise pigs because many have died.
The disease spreads fast, like how a cold spreads at school, so it's tough to stop.
Where it started in Africa and has been moving throughout the world.
Because of this, there is less pork to eat, and it costs a lot more money.
Experts are trying to figure out how to stop the disease and keep the pigs safe.
ASF has killed 4,100 pigs in Mizoram since resurgence in March.
The disease has spread across multiple localities.
Kodagu district in Karnataka has seen significant financial losses for pig farmers.
Pork prices have tripled in some areas due to decreased supply.
Veterinary experts emphasize prevention and testing to manage the outbreak.
- Who
- Pigs, pig farmers, and veterinary officials
- What
- Outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) causing pig deaths and financial losses.
- When
- Outbreak resurgence confirmed in Mizoram on March 20; Kodagu district affected in recent years.
- Where
- Mizoram, India, and Kodagu district of Karnataka
- Why
- The virus causes death in pigs, leading to scarcity and higher pork prices.
Farmers
Veterinary Experts
Approach to ASF Control
Farmers
Farmers face financial losses and seek solutions to recover from the outbreak.
Veterinary Experts
Prevention through biosecurity and sample testing is key.
- Mizoram Pig Deaths
- 4,100
- Affected Regions
- Kodagu District, Karnataka
- Cause
- African Swine Fever (ASF)
- Outbreak Start (Mizoram)
- March 20 (Resurgence Confirmed)
- Kushalnagar Pork Price
- Rs 360 per kg
- Mortality rate
- Within 4 days