African swine fever outbreak devastates pig farmers in Karnataka's Kodagu district

African swine fever has devastated pig farming in Kodagu, causing significant financial losses for farmers, particularly near Kushalnagar. Hundreds of pigs have died, leading to pork scarcity and soaring prices, now reaching Rs 360 per kg. The virus, believed to have originated in Africa and entered via Kerala, spreads rapidly, killing pigs within four days.