Due to its highly complex molecular characteristics and pathogenesis, the development of a successful vaccine has been an unmet challenge. Therefore, ASF control relies solely on biosecurity, rapid detection, and elimination. Epidemiological information obtained from natural ASF outbreaks is critical for ...
African swine fever (ASF) is a devastating disease caused by African swine fever virus (ASFV) and leads to significant economic losses in the pig farming industry. Given the absence of an effective vaccine or treatment, the mortality rate of ASF is alarmingly close to 100%. Consequently, the ...
Since ASF first arrived in the Philippines in July 2019, OIE has recorded the loss of almost 426,000 pigs through mortality or culling. In terms of these losses, the Philippines has been the second most affected country in Asia (behind Vietnam). As part of a research program into possible...