Biosecurity is still the best strategy for global ASF control

African Swine Fever continues to impact the global pork market, causing huge losses to pig farmers. According to the latest Rabobbank report, PSA continues to spread in Asia, Europe and some other regions. Although the impact is expected to decrease compared to the levels of previous years, the disease continues to bring losses and impact on food security in countries. In addition to reinforcing biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of the virus, countries like the USA, Spain and Vietnam have been investing in research to find a vaccine that will help control the disease. One of the difficulties for the development of biologicals is that the virus that causes the disease is very complex and changeable, which makes it difficult to develop an effective vaccine. Furthermore, a vaccine's safety and efficacy need to be proven in rigorous clinical studies before it can be approved for commercial use. Currently, prevention and control measures are the best way to prevent the spread ...