Seasonal Occurrence of African Swine Fever in Wild Boar and Domestic Pigs

The observed seasonal effects may be related to the abundance and population dynamics of wild boar and to seasonality in pig farming

Since 2007, African swine fever (ASF) has spread widely within Europe and beyond. Most affected countries recorded outbreaks in domestic pigs and cases in wild boar. Outbreak data from 2014 to 2021 were used to investigate the seasonal pattern of ASF in domestic pigs and wild boar across affected member states of the European Union, since knowledge of seasonal patterns may provide the potential to adapt prevention, surveillance and control during times of increased risk. In domestic pigs, a yearly peak was observed in many European countries in summer (predominantly in July and August). In wild boar, the patterns showed more ...

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Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Microbiology/Immunology/Infectious disease 11 October 2023

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Seasonal Occurrence of African Swine Fever in Wild Boar and Domestic Pigs

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Seasonal Occurrence of African Swine Fever in Wild Boar and Domestic Pigs

Scientific Publishing