How to Handle an African Swine Fever Crisis

This professional veterinary resource is designed to assist in the management of African Swine Fever, a highly contagious and devastating viral disease affecting pig populations. The book details the essential features of the virus, diagnostic tools, and strategies for early detection and containment, aiming to provide professionals with the knowledge necessary to mitigate the impact of the disease on the swine industry.

1. Overview of African Swine Fever (Virus, Diagnosis, Transmission, Fomites, Presentation, Prevention); 2. Current Epidemiological Scenarios (Africa, Europe, Asia, Future Perspectives); 3. Early Detection and Action Upon Suspicion of ASF (Preparation, Keys for Detection, Suspicion Actions); 4. Action and Resolution of a Focus of ASF (Confirmation, Slaughter, Enquiry, Disinfection, Tracing, Wildlife/Vector Evaluation, Sentinel Animals, Costs); 5. Bibliography