Community-led biosecurity: A key to African swine fever prevention

Yooni Oh, Sarah Jayme, Domingo Caro III and Xin Wang

Community-led biosecurity: A key to African swine fever prevention

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 1

Author Yooni Oh, Sarah Jayme, Domingo Caro III and Xin Wang

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Poster, banner

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Synopsis (short abstract) This poster presents a community-led approach to strengthening biosecurity to prevent the spread of African swine fever in smallholder pig farming systems. The Community ASF Biosecurity Intervention was initiated by the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, starting with a pilot project in the Philippines and later expanding to other countries in the region. The initiative emphasizes participatory, practical, and low-cost solutions developed collaboratively by farmers, veterinarians, animal health officers, and local government officials. These solutions include simple interventions such as fencing, footbaths, and handwashing stations, all aimed at improving on-farm hygiene and reducing disease transmission.By involving farmers directly in the design and implementation of biosecurity practices, this approach has increased awareness, improved adoption rates, and demonstrated effective results—such as the emergence of ASF-free villages in areas where outbreaks were previously occurring nearby. The poster details the intervention process, lessons learned, regional coverage, and the positive impact on animal health, livelihoods, and food security. It also provides insights into the factors contributing to the sustainability and scalability of community-based animal health solutions. This case study illustrates how empowering farmers as active partners in disease prevention can lead to more resilient and inclusive livestock systems, aligning with broader goals of sustainable agriculture and rural development.

Language English

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