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About ASF

African swine fever (ASF) is a viral disease that affects both domestic and wild pig species. ASF is contagious and has a high mortality rate, therefore it can have an enormous impact on pig production. The virus does not affect humans; however, its transmission is strongly linked to human activity.

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What is ASF and how to avoid it? (PDF)

Know how ASF spreads (PDF)

Technical Topics and Tools

Guidelines for ASF prevention and control in smallholder pig farming in Asia - Farm biosecurity, slaughtering and restocking

Provides guidance on biosecurity, slaughtering and restocking practice in smallholder pig farming system which are designed for use by national and/or central veterinary authorities, farmers and relevant stakeholders, especially focusing on Southeast Asian pig industry.

African swine fever: detection and diagnosis – A manual for veterinarians

This field manual is aimed to assist veterinarians in the prompt recognition and detection of the disease and the immediate control steps at farm level

African swine fever in wild boar: Ecology and biosecurity

The second edition of the handbook provides insights on surveillance and disease management in wild boar based on experiences with ASFV eradication in Belgium and Czechia, as well as other recent experiences in the prevention and control of the disease in wild boar in Europe.

Practice biosecurity to save your pigs

This video provides practical steps on how to implement biosecurity to tackle ASF in pig farms, including cleaning and disinfecting pig pens. This video will help guide smallholder farmers to ramp up biosecurity measures to keep their pigs safe and healthy.

Guidelines for ASF prevention and control in smallholder pig farming in Asia - Culling and disposal of pigs in an ASF outbreak

Provides guidance on planning and conducting pig culling and disposal operations in smallholder setting including other relevant actions, such as cleaning and disinfection of premises in the event of an ASF outbreak.

Guidelines for ASF prevention and control in smallholder pig farming in Asia - Clean chain approach for ASF in smallholder settings

Provides recommendations on the practical application of good biosecurity management practices combined with traceability in smallholder pig systems. These are necessary for the continued production and supply of commodities along the pork value chain irrespective of the prevailing ASF virus risk situation.

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Publications

Evaluation of Selective Culling as a Containment Strategy for African Swine Fever at a Vietnamese Sow Farm

This study aimed to evaluate the consequences of selective culling as currently implemented in Vietnam.

Survival of African swine fever virus in feed, bedding materials and mechanical vectors and their potential role in virus transmission

The objectives of the project were to: to assess the duration of ASFV survival in plant materials and to assess the role of mechanical vectors in ASFV transmission.

WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter 15.1. Infection with African Swine Fever virus

The Terrestrial Animal Health Code (the Terrestrial Code) provides standards for the improvement of animal health, animal welfare and veterinary public health worldwide.

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Past events

ASF Partnership Platform launch meeting

On 12 and 13 June, more than 40 public and private stakeholders from across Southeast Asia gathered in Bangkok for the launch of the ASF Partnership Platform which provided a really open and stimulating environment for exchange of ideas and experiences about ASF!

ASEAN ASF Workshop

A workshop with the participation of the ASEAN Member States partners and experts contributed to the development of the ASEAN ASF Prevention and Control Strategy.

Reporting on African swine fever and wild pigs in Asia and the Pacific

A report recommended by the Standing Group of Experts on African Swine Fever in Asia and the Pacific reviews the current knowledge of the ecology, distribution, and role in swine disease epidemiology of wild pigs in the region. The report also makes recommendations on ways to manage populations of wild pigs, their interface with domestic pigs and other actions that will contribute to the prevention and control of ASF in Asia and the Pacific.

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