ICAR Develops India's First Indigenous Vaccine for African Swine Fever
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed India's first indigenous vaccine for African Swine Fever (ASF), a highly contagious disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. The vaccine, created by ICAR-NIHSAD scientists in Bhopal, has undergone extensive laboratory testing and is recommended for pigs over eight weeks old. This development aims to reduce pig mortality, mitigate economic losses, and support pig farmers' livelihoods, particularly in regions severely impacted since ASF's detection in India in 2020.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (78/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (78–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 4 Aug, 01:06 pm. Other outlets followed.
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