Understanding and Combatting African Swine Fever

A European Perspective

• Author(s): Laura Iacolina, Mary-Louise Penrith, Silvia Bellini,
• Publisher: Wageningen Academic Publishers
• Pages: 310
• ISBN_10: 9086869106
  ISBN_13: 9789086869107
  
• Language: en

Description:... The recent introduction and spread of African swine fever (ASF) into Europe and Asia has shown that an integrated, multidisciplinary effort is needed to tackle this disease and the complex challenges it poses. This book presents practical guidelines on surveillance for detection of ASF virus, how to prevent outbreaks in the domestic pig sector through biosecurity and cleaning and disinfection routines, including in backyard holdings, and how to control and eradicate this disease in wild boar. Information on pathological lesions and diagnostic practices are provided to support practitioners