SHILLONG: As many as four districts in the Northeast state of Meghalaya have been affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF).

African Swine Fever (ASF) is a virus that causes a haemorrhagic fever with high mortality rates among domesticated pigs.

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Over 100 pigs in four districts of Meghalaya have died due to African Swine Fever (ASF).

โ€œAt least 117 pigs have died in 4 districts of the state affecting 11 villages,โ€ Meghalaya veterinary and animal husbandry department secretary Dr Manjunatha C told PTI.

He added: โ€œThe deaths have occurred since last month and they tested positive for ASF.โ€

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The four ASF affected Meghalaya districts are: West Garo Hills, East Khasi Hills, Ri-Bhoi and West Khasi Hills.

According to the official, 50 pigs death were reported from a government farm in Dalu in West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya.

Another 40 pigs died in eight villages in Ri-Bhoi and 22 pigs reportedly died in Nongstoin town of West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.

Meanwhile, 5 pig deaths have been reported from a government farm at Pynursla in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.