African Swine Fever is a highly contagious disease that affects pigs and wild boars caused by the African Swine Fever virus (ASFV), a member of the Asfarviridae family. ASF is not dangerous to humans, but it is highly contagious and can spread incredibly fast among pigs and wild boars, and therefore causes heavy economic losses. The typical signs of ASF include fever, bleeding, vomiting, loss of appetite, redness of skin, lack of energy and even sudden death.

*Entry should be managed through a single designated point. Supply clean boots and overalls and have all visitors wash their hands upon entry. The preferred method involves a full shower, including hair, followed by a transition into a dedicated clean area for changing into unit-specific protective clothing and footwear. If a walk-through shower is not feasible, the Danish/Bench Entry system serves as a valuable and efficient alternative

To ensure strong biosecurity it is important to focus on the inner and outer ring of a farm. Or in other words: Keep the outside out and the inside clean. In order to keep the inside clean, an important part of your biosecurity plan should be cleaning and disinfecting. By doing this you can prevent harmful viruses, such as ASF, from entering your farm.