African Swine Fever Detected in Wild Boar Carcasses in Mizoram Jungle
State animal husbandry and veterinary department officials made a concerning discovery on Monday. They found at least twenty carcasses of wild boars in the jungle near Thentlang village in central Mizoram's Serchhip district. Laboratory tests confirmed these animals were infected with African Swine Fever (ASF).
Laboratory Results Confirm Infection
Officials revealed that bone marrow from one of the wild boar carcasses tested positive for ASF. The laboratory declared this result on Friday. The boar was lying among the other dead animals when officials collected samples. It remains unclear how the outbreak started. Authorities do not know if wild boars first infected pigs in the state or if pigs passed the disease to wild boars.
Pig Outbreak Contained Since December
Meanwhile, the resurgence of African Swine Fever in Mizoram during 2025 has been largely contained. This outbreak killed nearly ten thousand pigs earlier. Officials stated on Thursday that they have received no reports of pig casualties since December 9. The last reported death occurred on December 8. One pig died in the Ainawn neighbourhood of Aizawl on that date.
The containment marks a significant development after a devastating period for local pig farmers. Veterinary teams continue to monitor the situation closely. They are working to prevent further spread among both domestic and wild animal populations.
