How dangerous this disease spreads through pigs is the destruction of 'African pig fever' in Kerala? One kilometer seal sealed

The outbreak of African pig fever was confirmed in a village in the Thissur district Kerala. According to officials, pigs van Wyk Number 6 of Mulanakunnathukavu Panchayat was found infected in the test in a government laboratory in Bhopal. He said a quick response team was deployed to prevent the spread of infection. In an official release, it is said that a team led by the animal chart department has launched a campaign to prevent the spread of the disease. The authorities declared an infected area of ​​one kilometer of the relevant form as an infected area and monitor a radius of 10 kilometers around it. Commandment for pork and sale of pork, district magistrate Arjun Pandian has ordered a ban on the sale and transport of pork from contaminated areas. Chief Veterinary Officer, dr. Isaac Sam, made it clear that the disease only touches pigs and does not spread to other animals or humans. Understanding African Parks, African Park Fever (ASF) is a very contagious viral disease that spreads in domestic and wild pigs. The death rate can reach 100 percent. The infection was unveiled for the first time in Africa in the 1920s. It is no threat to human health, but it has a devastating effect on the population of pigs and the agricultural economy. The virus is very resistant to the natural environment, that is, it can survive on clothes, shoes, wheels and other materials. It can also survive in different pork products such as ham, sausage or bacon. For its prevention, experts recommend the thorough cleaning, disinfection and hygiene of the forms where the cases have emerged. Share this story -tags