African Swine Fever

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and deadly disease of both domestic and feral swine. There is no treatment or vaccine. ASF has never been reported in the United States. If it is detected here, approximately 76 million domestic pigs will be susceptible to this disease.
DON’T SPREAD THIS DEADLY DISEASE…..

It’s easy to spread African swine fever—without even knowing it. The virus can stay on clothing and equipment and survive for months in pork products.

Be aware of these potential pathways and consider them when creating or updating biosecurity plans…..Fact Sheet

A PRODUCER’S GUIDE TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCESS…..

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and deadly disease of both domestic and feral swine. There is no treatment or vaccine. ASF has never been reported in the United States. If it is detected here, approximately 76 million domestic pigs will be susceptible to this disease….Fact Sheet

PROTECT YOUR FARM USING BIOSECURITY….. 

What’s Biosecurity?

Biosecurity refers to all measures taken to keep diseases and pathogens that carry them—viruses, bacteria, funguses, parasites, and other micro-organisms—away from livestock, property, and people…..Fact Sheet

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