#News | A departmental veterinary team conducted field surveillance and public awareness activities in the Naharani area of Dibrugarh on October 13, 2026, following reports of pig m*rtality. The initiative was undertaken to monitor the situation and prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) and other contagious animal diseases.
As part of the surveillance drive, the team collected four blood samples from pigs in nearby areas for testing against African Swine Fever and other contagious diseases. The samples will help assess the situation and support efforts to safeguard animal health.
The department also conducted public awareness activities by distributing information leaflets among 16 households in the affected areas. Of these, 12 households were in Naharani Sonowal and four were in Baghtoli Pathar Gaon.
The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Assam, continues to undertake field surveillance, sample collection and public awareness initiatives to monitor the situation and prevent the potential spread of the disease.
