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Subsequently, when samples of the dead wild boars were collected and analyzed, it was determined that they had perished due to the spread of African swine flu. (File photo/Reuters)
Subsequently, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department sent anti-poaching vigilantes to search for wild boar carcasses in deep forest areas.
While over 100 wild boars have died in Karnataka’s Bandipur Tiger Reserve in the last one month, over 20 wild boars roaming the Theppakadu area of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu have also died mysteriously in the last one week. Has been. Subsequently, when samples of the dead wild boars were collected and analyzed, it was determined that they had perished due to the spread of African swine flu.
Subsequently, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department sent anti-poaching vigilantes to search for wild boar carcasses in deep forest areas. Ooty District Collector Amrit told the media that amid the monitoring of the tiger reserve and the district administration, it has been learned that African swine flu is spreading among wild boars in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR), yet the public need not panic. Is. There is no possibility of the virus infecting people or other wild animals.
Further, the Collector said that he has ordered monitoring of pig farms reared in Gudalur and Masinagudi areas and that the borders of the district are being closely monitored.
Further, as the virus is spreading in the districts of the Western Ghats region, the Central Animal Husbandry Department is set to hold consultations with the District Collectors of the Western Ghats region regarding African Swine Flu through video conferencing.
Additionally, the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University and the Indian Veterinary Research Institute will soon conduct a study as over 20 wild boars were reportedly killed in the MTR area during the past week.
“We have instructed field workers to trace and burn and dispose of dead boar carcasses, as it is practically impossible to trace wild boars and prevent the spread of fever to other wild boars. According to a top official of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, this is all we can do for now.
The forest department has directed officials to seal off the area in Theppakadu tourist areas following the discovery of bodies.
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