Stop African Swine Fever
Prevent spread. Detect the signs. Report suspicious cases.
Introduction
Prevent spread. Detect the signs. Report suspicious cases.
African swine fever (ASF) impacts both domestic and wild pigs, posing no threat to humans but proving fatal for swine and bringing significant socio-economic impacts to the afflicted nations. The disease has seen a global and European spread in recent times.
Currently, in Europe, there are neither vaccines nor treatments available, highlighting the importance of preventative measures by individuals, whether they are locals, visitors, farmers, or hunters.
In areas experiencing outbreaks, the culling of pigs in farms and wild boars remains the primary strategy to halt further spread to nearby territories and nations. Prompt detection, preventive strategies, and immediate reporting are essential to manage and curb this epidemic effectively.
Know the signs
If your pigs show any of the following signs, please contact your local veterinarian:
- Fever
- Loss of appetite/weight
- Loss of energy
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Redness of the skin
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Communication toolkit
This toolkit comprises: infographics and ready-to-use social media posts that can be used to help inform on signs of ASF, safety measures to adopt and who to contact in suspected cases and other materials on African swine fever.