Guwahati, June 16 -- To curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF), the Assam government has enforced a strict Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regulating the transport of live pigs within and through the state.

The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department issued the guidelines to protect Assam's pig population and secure the livelihoods of those dependent on the livestock industry.

Under the new SOP, transporters must produce a valid purchase bill, GST challan, E-way bill, and a health certificate from a Government of India-recognised lab confirming the pigs are free of ASF. Additionally, government veterinary officers must individually certify each pig, verifying its identity, vaccination record, and origin from ASF-free zones. ...