India, April 14 -- At least 1,916 pigs have died due to African Swine Fever in Mizoram since the outbreak began on March 20 this year, according to officials from the Mizoram Animal Husbandry & Veterinary (AH&V) Department.

The disease has been detected in 41 villages and localities in the state with the southern districts of Lawngtlai and Siaha bearing the brunt of the outbreak.

"932 pigs have died in Siaha district and 462 have been culled till date, the ASF has affected 25 villages and localities in Siaha. There are also 843 reported deaths and 174 culled in Lawngtlai district," said Dr. Esther Lalzoliani Ralte from the Livestock Health Division of the Mizoram AH&V Department.

The outbreak was first identified through laboratory tes...