African swine fever has begun to appear in pigs raised by farmers in Lamjung. This deadly viral disease that affects pigs and pigs has been confirmed in two farms.

According to the Veterinary Hospital and Animal Services Office, Lamjung, a rapid antigen test conducted on some pig farms in Besisahar Municipality-6 has shown positive results for African swine fever.

Office Chief Dr. Sunil Neupane informed that the infection has been confirmed in 2 farms and 11 pigs have fallen ill so far. The office has urged caution, saying that this disease with a high mortality rate can become an epidemic in a short time. The office has warned that this disease, which affects domestic pigs, pigs and wild boars, can cause great damage.

Infected animals show symptoms such as high fever, red skin on the ears, tail and lower abdomen, blue spots on the body, not eating, vomiting and the animals that are about to give birth show symptoms like. Dr. Neupane said that if such symptoms are seen, they should immediately inform the nearest animal services branch or veterinary hospital.

The office has instructed pig and pig farmers to regularly disinfect their cages and premises using chemicals such as lime, bleaching powder, formalin, sodium hypochlorite, and others, to isolate suspicious animals, and to dig a hole and safely bury dead animals. It has also been suggested not to eat food thrown away from hotels and restaurants, and if food other than ready-made feed is given, it should be cooked thoroughly.