Sri Vijaya Puram, October 25: An awareness workshop-cum-orientation session on African Swine Fever was conducted at the Auditorium of Nature Park & Interpretation Centre (NPIC), Wildlife Division, Haddo, to create awareness among the executive staff regarding the ongoing concerns associated with the African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) and the importance of preventive measures to stop the spread of ASFV in the Protection Area of Wildlife Division, Sri Vijaya Puram.
The workshop featured informative lectures by Dr. Indrajit Kaur, Senior Veterinary Officer, AH&VS, and Dr. Sam Varghese, Senior Veterinary Officer, Department of Environment and Forests.
During the workshop-cum-orientation session, the guest lecturers shared valuable information on ASFV, its transmission, symptoms, preventive measures and the importance of maintaining proper hygiene and following appropriate precautions to minimise the risk of infection. The sessions highlighted the importance of protecting the endemic Andaman Wild Pig (Sus scrofa andamanensis) through appropriate preventive measures and responsible wildlife management to minimise potential health risks to this endemic species of the Andaman Islands. The participants were sensitised to the importance of maintaining appropriate precautions while handling or working in proximity to wildlife.
