African swine fever is a global threat to livestock and food security

Published 2024년 10월 16일

Tridge summary

Between August 24 and September 27, 2024, the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) reported 117 outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in both domestic pigs and wild boar, resulting in a loss of 38,140 animals. Since 2022, ASF has affected over 704,000 domestic pigs and 21,600 wild boar, leading to concerns about ecosystem stability and species conservation, particularly in the case of the endangered Visayan warty pig. Additionally, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and six other diseases have significantly impacted wildlife, with more than 3,800 outbreaks affecting 151 species in the first half of 2024. WOAH emphasizes the need for increased biosecurity, international cooperation, and sustainable policies to mitigate these diseases' threats to animal and human health, food security, and global biodiversity.
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This highly contagious disease affects both domestic pigs and wild swine, complicating control and eradication efforts due to the epidemiological cycle that has been established in wildlife. In the latest report from the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) on the African swine fever (ASF) situation, covering August 24 to September 27, 2024, a total of 46 new outbreaks were reported in domestic pigs and 71 in wild boar, with a balance of 38,140 animals lost. Since 2022, more than 704,000 cases of ASF in domestic pigs and 21,600 in wild boar have been reported globally, with more than 1,727,000 animal losses. Impact on endangered species The spread of ASF has not only led to significant restrictions on the movement and trade of animals, but has also led to growing concerns about the stability of ecosystems and species conservation. According to the latest Wildlife Disease Status Report by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), between January and June 2024, ASF was ...
Source: Agromeat

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