Sri Vijaya Puram | October 30, 2026
An consciousness programme on African Swine Fever (ASF) was performed not too long ago at Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS), Manglutan, by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services via Veterinary Dispensary, Manglutan.
During the programme, the Senior Veterinary Officer of Veterinary Dispensary, Manglutan, sensitised college students about African Swine Fever, a extremely contagious viral illness affecting pigs. The college students have been knowledgeable that the illness doesn’t infect people and poses no direct danger to human well being, however could cause vital losses to pig well being and the livelihoods of households engaged in pig rearing.
The session coated the warning indicators of ASF, together with excessive fever, lack of urge for food, weak spot, pores and skin discolouration and sudden demise in pigs. The college students have been additionally briefed on the assorted modes of illness transmission, together with contact with contaminated pigs and the motion of contaminated footwear, tools and pork merchandise.
Emphasis was laid on preventive measures, reminiscent of avoiding contact with sick or lifeless pigs, informing dad and mom or academics about suspected circumstances and promptly alerting the Veterinary Department.
The programme was organised as a part of the continued public-awareness and disease-prevention initiatives being undertaken by Veterinary Dispensary, Manglutan. Students have been inspired to disseminate correct details about ASF and its preventive measures amongst their households and communities.
