African Swine Fever
Channel: African Veterinary Information Portal (AfriVIP): Onderstepoort
Date: 2013-02-20

African Swine fever (ASF) in its classical form is a paracute to acute, highly fatal disease of domestic pigs caused by a virus. It was originally confined to Africa by its natural hosts, namely argasid ticks and wild suids in which infection is inapparent.  The disease is characterized by high fever, short course with skin congestion, cyanosis, prostration, and widespread haemorrhages in many organ systems, particularly the lymphoid tissues.  Morbidity and mortality rates are almost 100%.  However, where the disease has become endemic in domestic pigs, mortality rates may be considerably reduced.  This video provides information on the epidemiology, clinical signs, pathology and diagnosis of African swine fever. 

Produced for: Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations Special Programme: EMPRESS (Emergency Prevention System for Transboundary Animal and Plant Pests and Diseases) which complements the special programme on food safety.

Production/Graphic design/Animations: Mr A du Plessis and TeleTuks.

Video footage and editing: ARC Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute Centre for Tropical and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Digital Video Facilities, Ms S Pond (TeleTuks).

Script writing: Prof GR Thomson and Prof M-L Penrith

The complete learning module is available through the African Veterinary Information Portal (AfriVIP) at: http://www.afrivip.org/education/livestock/high-impact/contagious-diseases/african-swine-fever/2012

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