The district authorities in Wayanad in Kerala have initiated steps to cull about 300 pigs after African Swine Fever was confirmed at a couple of farms in Mananthavady.<br />'' <br />'' The state government has directed pig farms to strictly implement the biosecurity and waste disposal mechanism outlined in the swine fever action plan of the union government.<br />'' <br />'' It said the ban on interstate sales and transportation of pigs and pork-related products will continue.<br />'' <br />'' The disease was confirmed after samples from the farms tested positive at the National Institute of High-Security Animal Diseases in Bhopal.<br />'' <br />'' State Animal Husbandry minister J Chinchurani directed all districts to remain alert and inform veterinary doctors in panchayats in case of disease symptoms or unnatural deaths.<br />'' <br />''She said a control room has been opened in the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.