Dr Sumi explained that ASF is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs, with no effective treatment or commercially available vaccine. Livestock insurance scheme rolled outMeanwhile, the District Veterinary Hospital (DVH), Zunheboto has rolled out livestock insurance schemes to safeguard farmers against financial losses caused by the death of insured animals. Once the situation improves and the scheme resumes, pig owners will be able to insure pigs aged 4 to 36 months for Rs 25,000 by paying an owner's contribution of Rs 187.50 per animal. 6,000 with an owner's contribution of Rs 45, while poultry layers (minimum 1,000 birds) are insured for Rs. Heifers are insured for Rs 40,000 with an owner's contribution of Rs 300, whereas milch cattle, mithun and buffaloes are insured for Rs 60,000 each with a contribution of Rs 450.