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You've probably heard that one of the ways the ASF virus can enter a country is through contaminated food. Here's why it's so risky.

A study reviews all ASF transmission routes described.

With African swine fever on France's doorstep, a study assesses how much the losses would total.

PCR results are diagnostic test results, not a diagnosis. The diagnostician is an investigator and should employ all of the tools at his command. An expert with experience in China reviews how ASF should be diagnosed.

The industry must be working for the best and preparing for the worst, and that includes what happens if ASF enters.

Expert insight on the choice of strategy in controlling the spread of ASF.

France and Luxembourg are in the firing line to be the next European countries invaded by ASF after its confirmation in Germany in 2020, says one of Europe’s most experienced specialists on the disease.

On large farms, the first animals to become ill and die from ASF may be missed unless there is an appropriate passive surveillance system that targets dead and diseased animals.

What laboratory diagnostic methods can I use to diagnose African swine fever? Which one should I choose according to the situation? How do I interpret the results?

Biosecurity and prevention measures must take into account that as low as 5 units of ASF virus are enough to produce infection.

With the ever-present risk of further ASF spread, compartmentalization offers an attractive alternative to zoning as an option for swine producers to ensure business continuity and sustained trade in the face of ASF.

In less than 48 hours German exports halted, so every week about 9,000 extra tonnes of pork need to be sold within the EU.

Will a faster diagnosis make a significant difference in the fight against African swine fever?

This vaccine looks promising, but... are we going to see it in Europe?

Do we clearly understand which are the most effective biosecurity measurements to prevent the transmission of ASF between farms when infection pressure increases? What are the major worries of those producers and veterinarians dealing with outbreaks of the disease over short distances?

Are we ready to step forward? And declare a suspicion? Do we know how to proceed? What are protocols that will be put in place and how quickly will they happen?