Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Assam Implements Strict SOP to Combat African Swine Fever
The Assam government is taking action to stop African Swine Fever, a disease that affects pigs.
They've created a set of rules to keep pigs safe.
If you want to move pigs in or through Assam, you need special papers showing they are healthy.
There will be health checks at the state's borders.
Pigs can't be transported at night.
If a pig gets ASF, the whole group has to be put down, and the owner pays for it.
These rules are in place to protect the pig population and the state's economy.
Breaking the rules will lead to legal problems.
Assam implements a strict SOP to prevent African Swine Fever (ASF).
The SOP requires documentation, health screenings, and transport restrictions.
Veterinary teams will inspect documents and conduct ASF testing at entry points.
Night-time pig transport and waste disposal at railway stations are banned.
Violations of the SOP will result in legal action.
- Who
- The Assam government and pig transporters/traders.
- What
- The Assam government implemented a strict SOP to regulate pig transport due to African Swine Fever (ASF).
- When
- The SOP was issued by the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department on Monday.
- Where
- Assam, with focus on interstate entry points.
- Why
- To protect Assam’s pig population and livestock economy from African Swine Fever.
Pig Farmers and Transporters
Assam Government
Financial burden
Pig Farmers and Transporters
Face increased costs due to testing, documentation and potential losses from culled animals.
Assam Government
Focus on protecting the state's livestock and broader economy.
- Main Concern
- African Swine Fever (ASF)
- SOP Issued By
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department
- Key Requirements
- Documentation, Health Screenings, Transport Restrictions
- Entry Point Inspections
- Srirampur, Boxirhat, Byrnihat, Amguri
- Testing Protocol
- 2% of consignment tested; Positive result leads to quarantine and RT-PCR
- Consequence of Positive Result
- Culling of entire batch
- Legal Action
- Under Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009