Eight of the pigs were found dead at the time of the confiscation, while another died at the District Veterinary Hospital. (Morung Photo)
Eight found dead, Classical Swine Fever suspected
Morung Express News
Dimapur | July 17
Pigs, which were smuggled into Dimapur from Assam, were caught by the police on July 17. According to Dr KN Zubemo Humtsoe, incharge of the District Veterinary Hospital, a pickup truck, carrying 12 pigs were intercepted by the police at 3rd Mile (NH 29), in the afternoon, today.
Dr Humtsoe said that the police arrested four persons and investigation was on.
Eight of the pigs were found dead at the time of the confiscation, while another died at the District Veterinary Hospital.
Post-mortem pointed to suspected Classical Swine Fever as the cause of death.
Formalities were underway to dispose the dead carcasses, while the live ones will be quarantined for 7 days for observation.
“Serum samples will be collected from the live pigs and sent to the laboratory in Kohima for confirmatory diagnosis,” he said.
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