Guwahati, June 9 -- Reported by Laxman Sharma

Digboi: A major outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Upper Assam has prompted swift veterinary and administrative action after Ouguri village under Rupai Siding in Doomdooma Development Block of Tinsukia district was identified as the infection hotspot.

Following official confirmation, authorities have initiated strict containment protocols, including large-scale culling of pigs and a complete ban on pork trade in the affected region. The measures have been implemented under the National Action Plan for Control, Containment and Eradication of ASF, as per an order issued by the District Commissioner (Revenue & Disaster Management), Tinsukia on June 8.

The District Animal Husbandry & Vete...