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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)

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Technical Topics and Tools

Protect Pigs This Lunar New Year

Travelers can unknowingly carry the ASF virus across borders. A few simple precautions can make a big difference in keeping pigs and farming communities safe. Check out our pamphlet for practical tips on preventing the spread of ASF.

FAO calls for increased vigilance and preparedness for ASF during the Lunar New Year holiday season

Human activities play a significant role in the global spread of ASF. Heightened attention to these introduction routes is critically important, particularly with the increased movement of people, pork products and potentially animals before, during and after the Lunar New Year 2025 celebrations.

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.

Guidelines for ASF prevention and control in smallholder pig farming in Asia - Monitoring and surveillance of ASF

This surveillance guideline provides guidance for government officials in defining surveillance objectives, establishing ASF-related case definitions and reporting criteria, providing examples of potential ASF surveillance methods, identifying various crucial factors in consideration of a surveillance system, and evaluating a surveillance system.

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.

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.

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Resource library

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.

WOAH Technical Disease Card: African swine fever

The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) provides technical disease cards to facilitate easy access to information on both terrestrial and aquatic animal diseases. These cards serve as a valuable resource for understanding disease characteristics, prevention, and control strategies.

WOAH Terrestrial Manual Chapter 3.8.1 African Swine Fever (Infection with African Swine Fever virus)

The principal target readership is laboratories carrying out veterinary diagnostic tests and surveillance, plus vaccine manufacturers and regulatory authorities in the WOAH Member Countries. The objective is to provide internationally agreed diagnostic laboratory methods and requirements for the production and control of vaccines and other biological products. .

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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!

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.

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.

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ASF Knowledge