In Kerala, African Swine Flu has been confirmed at a pig farm at Meenachil panchayat in Kottayam district. <br />''<br />''The district authorities said the virus infection was confirmed after samples taken from the farm were tested at the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal. A one-kilometer stretch around the farm has been declared infected where 48 pigs have been culled as a preventive measure. A ten-kilometer radius around the farm is being closely monitored. <br />''<br />''<br />''The authorities have shut down shops selling pig meat and steps have been taken to ensure that no pigs are being transported from the infected zone.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />