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

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‍Given the current worsening of the African swine fever situation worldwide, this field manual will be aimed to assist veterinarians in the prompt recognition and detection of the disease and the immediate control steps at farm level.

‍Year of publication: 2017

Authors: Beltrán-Alcrudo, D.; Arias, M. ; Gallardo, C. ; Kramer, S. ; Penrith, M.L.

Publisher FAO

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

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

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