African Swine Flu First Case Detected in India; 2,500 Pigs Killed in Assam Assam Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora said the African Swine Flu has no relation at all with COVID-19 and steps are being taken to save unaffected pigs. He said the disease has no relation at all with COVID-19. “The National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, has confirmed that it is African Swine Flu (ASF). The central government has informed us that it is the first instance of the disease in the country,” Bora said. As per a 2019 census by the department, the pig population was 21 lakh, but it has increased in recent times to around 30 lakh, he added.“We have discussed with experts if we can save the pigs without culling them. The death percentage of the pigs affected by the disease is almost 100 per cent. So we have made some strategies to save the pigs, which are not affected by the virus,” Bora said. The further testing will be done in Assam itse...