Farmers and people’s representatives in Wayanad have urged the government to address the concerns of pig farmers following the outbreak of African swine flu fever in the State.
As many as 800 pigs from seven farms were culled in Wayanad and Kannur in a fortnight to contain the spread of the disease.
The first case of the disease in the State was confirmed in Wayanad on July 22, and as many as 469 pigs from three farms were culled. After nine days, the disease was again detected in farms in Wayanad and Kannur districts. This time as many as 231 animals were culled.
