African Swine Fever
in pigs
African swine fever (ASF) is a contagious and severe viral disease of domestic and wild pigs. The ASF epidemic has escalated, with the OIE receiving notifications of the disease from countries across sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Asia-Pacific and since recently also in Latin America.
The costs of African Swine Fever
Costs of ASF in Asia in 2021
Fatality rate
remains infectious outside host
Prevention is key
Learn about measures you can take that make impact
Why cleaning with soap is necessary in a disinfection program.
Prevention of ASF by strict disinfection
Preventing the introduction of ASF via drinking water.
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Why cleaning with soap is necessary in a disinfection program.
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African swine fever (ASF) is a contagious and severe viral disease of domestic and wild pigs.
Due to its virulent nature and high mortality rate, ASF is responsible for a serious decreases in pig production and economic losses.
Key topics in this one page summary:
- How ASF enters your pig barn.
- The characteristics of ASF.
- Hygiene measures you can take.
- Why cleaning with a detergent increases the effectiveness disinfection.
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Prevention of ASF by strict disinfection
Summary:
African swine fever (ASF) is a contagious and severe viral disease of domestic and wild pigs.
Due to its virulent nature and high mortality rate, ASF is responsible for a serious decreases in pig production and economic losses.
Key topics:
- How pigs get infected with ASF.
- The role of biosecurity in preventing ASF.
- Why hygiene measures are key.
- MS MegaDes - Proven effective against ASF.
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Preventing the introduction of ASF via drinking water.
What you will find in this download:
African swine fever (ASF) is a contagious and severe viral disease of domestic and wild pigs.
Due to its rapid spread and high mortality rate, ASF is responsible for serious losses in pig farming.
Key topics in this one page summary:
- How ASF spreads.
- Symptoms of ASF.
- The risk of water contaminated with ASF.
- How Di-O-Clean keeps drinking water free of ASF.
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