Evaluation of Selective Culling as a Containment Strategy for African Swine Fever at a Vietnamese Sow Farm
Animal health experts from Viet Nam, the FAO and the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut have published in the scientific journal Pathogens this communication on selective culling used as an ASF management strategy in Vietnam. Selective culling consists in removing only sick and suspect animals instead of the entire herd. Ina bsence of any standardized science-based protocol, selective culling is used by farmers based on their understanding, which can vary significantly.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the consequences of selective culling as currently implemented in Vietnam.
Authors: Bui Thi To Nga, Agathe Auer, Pawin Padungtod, Klaas Dietze, Anja Globig, Andriy Rozstalnyy, Tran Minh Hai and Klaus Depner
Publisher: MDPI - Section: Viral Pathogens
Date: July 2024
