HETAUDA: The African swine fever outbreak in pigs across three wards of Hetauda Sub-municipal Corporation has been successfully brought under control, authorities confirmed.
According to Dr. Brajkishore Thakur, Chief of the Livestock Services Office in Hetauda, the situation was managed through a combination of pest control measures, sanitation efforts, restricted transportation of pigs from affected areas, and awareness-raising initiatives.
The outbreak, which affected ward numbers 1, 11, and 17, had resulted in the death of over 200 pigs in the last four months.
In addition to controlling the swine fever, the Livestock Services Office has also made significant progress in disease prevention.
A vaccination campaign for sheep and goats has been carried out across Makawanpur, with 300,000 animals receiving the PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants) vaccine. This campaign, following provincial government guidelines, aims to curb the spread of the PPR disease.
Moreover, 8,000 cows and buffaloes in the district were vaccinated against lumpy skin disease, and more than 6,000 cattle in Hetauda and surrounding areas received foot and mouth disease vaccinations. Additionally, 1,000 stray dogs and cats in the district have been vaccinated against rabies.
These coordinated efforts aim to protect livestock in the region and prevent the spread of animal diseases.
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