African Swine Fever: How to protect your farm against ASF?

• Scientifically proven effectiveness against the African Swine Fever and other viruses.
• Optimal cleaning and disinfection for a virus-free environment.
• Protects your animals and business from economic loss.

What is African Swine Fever and why is it dangerous?

African Swine Fever (ASF) is a devastating and highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs worldwide. The disease is responsible for massive losses in pig populations and has become a major crisis in the pork industry in the recent years. With mortality rates up to 100% in affected herds and no available cure, ASF outbreaks trigger substantial economic losses and create significant international trade barriers that disrupt pork markets globally.

How does African Swine Fever spread?

ASF spreads easily through both direct contact with infected pigs, and indirect contact.

Pigs can become infected by the flu through several routes:

• Direct contact with infected pigs, including contact with blood, saliva,
• Contaminated materials (formites), premises, vehicles, clothes
• Environmental contamination, pens, manure, carcasses, water
• Biological vectors, soft ticks of the genus Omithodoros
• Swill feeding (feeding food waste to pigs)
• Contaminated feed and water

Essential biosecurity measures to protect you farm against African Swine Fever

With no cure or vaccine available, implementing strict biosecurity measures is essential to prevent ASF outbreaks. Ensuring that the right products are used at the right time. The following protocol details the necessary steps and products to ensure maximum biosecurity.

Pathogens and Prevention webinar by Pig Progres and MSc Daisy Roijackers

This webinar explains why cleaning and disinfection are your first line of defense against African Swine Fever and how to make the right choice.

• As ASF continues to wreck the pork industry, farm biosecurity remains the first line of defence.
• For successful cleaning and disinfection, various aspects need to be carefully considered: Why is it so important to use a validated biocide?
• What properties should a biocide possess to be effective under practical circumstances?

Join the webinar to gain expert insights and protect your farm from African Swine Fever!

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