Ten years of ASF in Poland: what have we learnt?
For several reasons, Poland has not managed to control ASF in wild boars and pigs. What measures has this country implemented during these 10 years and why were they insufficient?
African Swine Fever
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ASF - What we can learn from Sardinia?
Pig333 interviewed Prof. Pulina of the University of Sassari who has been involved in eradicating African swine fever in Sardinia. ASF arrived on the island in 1978 through contaminated pork products. After many years of struggle, the virus has now been eradicated.
Transmission routes of African swine fever virus
A study reviews all ASF transmission routes described.
Don't help ASF virus cross borders
You've probably heard that one of the ways the ASF virus can enter a country is through contaminated food. Here's why it's so risky.
ASF diagnostics - More than reading a lab result
PCR results are diagnostic test results, not a diagnosis. The diagnostician is an investigator and should employ all of the tools at his command. An expert with experience in China reviews how ASF should be diagnosed.
Wipe out African swine fever - or live with it?
Expert insight on the choice of strategy in controlling the spread of ASF.
Description of the disease in the Diseases manual
Pictures of the disease in the Atlas of pathology
African swine fever virus DNA is present in non-biting flies collected from outbreak farms in Romania
This study brings compelling evidence of the presence of the most common synanthropic flies near domestic pig farms carrying ASFV DNA.
Intradermal needle-free injection prevents ASF transmission, while intramuscular needle injection does not
This study confirmed the hematogenous transmission of African Swine Fever virus between pigs through needle-sharing.
Reclassification of ASFV into 7 biotypes using unsupervised machine learning
A new classification of ASFV based on comparisons performed considering the entire encoded proteome.
Space–time dynamics of African swine fever spread in the Philippines
The results here will help inform decisions intended to mitigate the impact of ASF in the Philippines and will contribute to the understanding of the epidemiological dynamics.
Re-evaluation of ASF genotypes reveals existence of only six distinct p72 groups
Study proposes that the current twenty-five genotypes should be reduced to only six genotypes.
USEFUL INFORMATION
University of Minnesota - ASF diagnostics - Jerry Torrison and Stephanie Rossow
Travel responsibly to avoid carrying ASF virus
Preparing for ASF / Risk Analysis - Topic 1: Foundations (IICA)
ASF in wild boar: ecology and biosecurity
FAO - Carcass management for small- and medium-scale livestock farms
FAO - ASF in wild boar ecology and biosecurity
FAO - ASF epidemiology and geographic information systems
Pictures, clinical signs and pathological findings. EU Reference Laboratory for ASF
ASF, a threat to the US Pork Industry (National Pork Board)
Laboratory protocols and algorithms for ASF virus
Outbreak Costing Tool (OutCosT)
Indicative map of EU ASF regionalisation - Interactive
African swine fever will keep moving west in Europe
France and Luxembourg are in the firing line to be the next European countries invaded by ASF after its confirmation in Germany in 2020, says one of Europe’s most experienced specialists on the disease.
The importance of the High Risk Period in case of ASF outbreaks in domestic pig farms
On large farms, the first animals to become ill and die from ASF may be missed unless there is an appropriate passive surveillance system that targets dead and diseased animals.
Laboratory diagnostics: African swine fever
What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose African swine fever? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?
Tiny doses of virus can cause African swine fever
Biosecurity and prevention measures must take into account that as low as 5 units of ASF virus are enough to produce infection.
Compartmentalization for African swine fever
With the ever-present risk of further ASF spread, compartmentalization offers an attractive alternative to zoning as an option for swine producers to ensure business continuity and sustained trade in the face of ASF.
Does the rapid ASF test offer any advantages?
Will a faster diagnosis make a significant difference in the fight against African swine fever?
What can we expect from the new ASF vaccine developed in China?
This vaccine looks promising, but... are we going to see it in Europe?
Are we ready to recognize African Swine Fever in the field?
Depending on the virulence of the strain and the route of exposure, the disease may have four different presentations and early detection can be a challenge due to the lack of specific clinical signs.
African Swine Fever: Global swine professionals share experiences of this old-new friend
A group of swine professionals will describe their field experience and perspective gained while fighting against African Swine Fever.
African Swine Fever clinical presentation in the field
What is the course of this disease in the field recently? Not always following the textbook description… Global swine professionals with field experience answer this and many other questions.
African swine fever virus: Reporting the disease in the field
Are we ready to step forward? And declare a suspicion? Do we know how to proceed? What are protocols that will be put in place and how quickly will they happen?
ASF challenges the industry to prioritize and execute on Biosecurity: field recommendations from experts
Do we clearly understand which are the most effective biosecurity measurements to prevent the transmission of ASF between farms when infection pressure increases? What are the major worries of those producers and veterinarians dealing with outbreaks of the disease over short distances?
How much ASF virus does it take to cause an infection through intake of water or feed?
In a world where feed ingredients are marketed globally, do we know the minimum infectious dose to transmit the ASF virus in feed? And in water?
When will a vaccine against ASF be available?
Fernando Rodríguez, the director of CReSA, explains at what stage is the development of the vaccine against ASF.
ASF: can flies transmit the virus to pigs?
Enric Marco comments on the practical implications of a recent article investigating the transmission of ASF through ingestion of flies.
Wild boar (1/2) - Health risks and current situation
This article describes the main diseases that wild boars can transmit to the domestic pig, their prevalences and transmission routes. It also discusses the increase of the wild boar population in Europe.
Wild boars (2/2) - health risks and preventive measures
The diseases shared by livestock and wildlife involve many players: mainly farmers, but also hunters and different public administrations.
Clinical case: ASF on a Chinese pig farm
This clinical case describes how, after discovering large numbers of dead and dying pigs in the sheds over a 4-day period, an expert team of veterinarians diagnosed African Swine Fever.
ASF: the biggest threat to the world’s swine industry. What can we do?
10 recomendations to face African Swine Fever (ASF).
What to do when faced with a suspicion of African Swine Fever?
Prevention against ASF involves farmers, farm staff, veterinarians, lorry drivers, hunters and the Official Veterinary Services.
Epidemiology of African Swine Fever in Poland
The ASF situation in Poland (19 cases and 2 outbreaks in 4 municipalities) seems to be very different from the countries east from Poland: it can be concluded that among wild boar in 4 municipalities the course of the disease is endemic rather than epidemic.
Recommendations for the prevention of african swine fever in at-risk countries II
In this second part the actions described are the ones needed when the disease is already in the country.
Recommendations for the prevention and control of african swine fever in at-risk countries I
ASF spreads mainly through the movement of infected pork and other animal products, as well as live animals, which includes wild boar.
African swine fever – Current status, epidemiology and clinical presentation
ASF is now firmly established in some areas of the Caucasus and Eastern Europe, where it is causing considerable trade disruptions, plus having a devastating impact on small-scale pig farmers.
African swine fever - Recognizing the disease in field
The clinical profile seen to date of ASF in Russia and neighboring countries is a typical acute disease. The animals die between 7 and 15 days post-infection and the symptoms observed include fever, huddling together due to cold, and injuries described above.