Monday, March 10, 2014

Mizoram bans pigs, pork import from Myanmar

Aizawl, Mar 11 : Prohibitory orders banning import of pigs and pork from Myanmar have been issued by district magistrates of border districts till August fearing fresh incidents of the dreaded Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) in the state.

Authorities of districts adjoining Myanmar, Champhai, Lunglei, Serchhip, Lawngtlai and Saiha have been instructed to issue prohibitory orders, Director of the state Animal Husbandry and Veterinary L B Sailo told PTI.