Institute: ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal
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ICAR develops indigenous vaccine for African swine fever
Scientists at ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal, have developed India's first indigenous vaccine for African Swine Fever (ASF) using a novel attenuated ASFV Genotype II virus. This breakthrough addresses a critical gap in animal health security, as ASF has caused massive economic losses to the pig farming sector since its first detection in India in 2020. The vaccine, developed entirely with indigenous technology, marks a significant step towards self-reliance in veterinary science under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. It is expected to boost rural livelihoods, protect the livestock economy, and strengthen India's preparedness against transboundary animal diseases.
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Disease: African Swine Fever (ASF) caused by ASFV Genotype II virus
Achievement: First indigenous vaccine developed using novel attenuated virus technology
Significance: Supports Atmanirbhar Bharat in veterinary science; protects pig farming economy
Context: ASF first detected in India in 2020; causes near 100% mortality in pigs
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