Imphal, Oct. 3 -- The Manipur Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Services has confirmed an outbreak of Trypanosoma evansi (Surra) among ponies in Hiyanglam and Wabagai areas of Kakching district after eight animals died.

The ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines (ICAR-NRCE), Hisar, Haryana, confirmed the diagnosis through email on October 2. The department has since started targeted veterinary treatment for affected animals.

According to a statement by department director L. Arunkumar, the investigation began after reports of severe illness among ponies. The first death was reported on August 13, 2026.

The affected animals showed symptoms including high fever, weakness, nasal discharge, breathing problems and swelling in ...