Sri Vijaya Puram | October 11, 2026
The Andaman and Nicobar Administration has imposed a total ban on the transportation of live pigs, pig feed, pork and pork products across the entire Union Territory following an outbreak of Classical Swine Fever reported from Car Nicobar Island in Nicobar District.
The ban was notified by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services on October 10, 2026, as a preventive measure to contain the spread of the disease.
According to the notification, Classical Swine Fever is a highly contagious viral disease affecting pigs that can cause high mortality and economic losses.
The State Animal Disease Emergency Committee (SADEC) recommended restricting the transportation of pigs, pork and pork products, including frozen products, throughout the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in view of the contagious nature of the disease.
Acting on the committee’s recommendation, the Administration has prohibited the transportation of live pigs, pig feed, pork and pork products, including frozen products, through all modes of transport, including sea, road and air routes.
The restriction will remain in force until further orders, according to the notification issued by the Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services.
