The Global Platform for African swine fever and other important diseases of swine

Animal Production and Health Division

The Global Platform for African swine fever and other important diseases of swine

Year of publication 2014

Pages 24 p.

Author Animal Production and Health Division

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

Series title FAO Animal Production and Health Reports

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) FAO is spearheading an international effort to step up the fight against African swine fever (ASF), a deadly pig disease that can devastate livelihoods and food security. Small-scale farmers are worst hit by the effects of ASF, which also threatens international trade. By developing a Global Platform for African swine fever and other important swine diseases, FAO and its partners plan to increase knowledge on ASF and its ramifications as well as promote collaboration among governments and pig pr oducers to reduce global risk. From 5 to 7 November 2013, experts from Africa, China, Europe, Japan and the United States of America gathered at FAO headquarters to discuss progress on the Global Platform in an effort to better coordinate ASF prevention and control. The Global Platform will bring together the private sector (e.g. pig producers, farmer and veterinarian associations, pharmaceutical companies), international and regional organizations, research institutions, government and non-gove rnmental organizations. The goal will be to shape a common agenda against ASF and other important pig diseases.

Language English

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