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Book (series)African Swine Fever in Georgia 2007
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No results found.African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious virus infection of domestic pigs that is usually lethal and for which there is no vaccine. The potential distribution of the infection is global, and therefore most countries free of the infection take serious measures to prevent entry. Where the infection occurs, pig production is usually sustainable only by adoption of high levels of biosecurity. The disease is endemic in domestic and wild porcine species in most of sub-Saharan Africa and Sardin ia. Pigs become infected mainly through the oro-nasal route after contact with infected pigs or through feeding of virus-contaminated products (swill and garbage waste). In areas where vectors exist (Ornithodoros ticks), transmission via these vectors can be important for virus persistence in an area. In Africa, the presence of Ornithodorous moubata and the sub-clinically infected wildlife populations of warthogs maintain ASF virus; this means that in order to prevent infection, strict fencing is required of farms in eastern and southern African regions where warthogs are found. -
Book (series)African swine fever: detection and diagnosis – A manual for veterinarians 2017Given the current worsening of the African swine fever situation worldwide, this field manual will be aimed to assist veterinarians in the prompt recognition and detection of the disease and the immediate control steps at farm level.
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ProjectEnhance Regional Animal Health Capacity to Prepare and Respond to Risks of African Swine Fever Introduction and Spread in the Pacific - TCP/SAP/3805 2025
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No results found.The project addresses critical gaps in veterinary capacity within Pacific communities, which currently have limited ability to respond to Animal Health Emergencies, particularly in the face of threats like African Swine Fever (ASF). ASF is a highly contagious and fatal viral disease affecting domestic pigs and wild boar, with a near 100 percent fatality rate and no available vaccine or treatment. The disease has spread rapidly across Europe and Asia, causing devastating losses in pig populations and severe economic and social impacts, especially in China, where the disease led to the loss of millions of pigs. The spread of ASF has now reached Papua New Guinea, posing a significant risk to neighbouring Pacific nations, including the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, where the introduction of ASF could lead to substantial economic and social consequences.
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