African Swine Fever (ASF)

African Swine Fever (ASF) is a virus that poses a threat to the pig industry in many countries, including Denmark which is considered ASF free.

ASF has been reported in a number of countries globally but has not been confirmed in Denmark.

The disease has a mild and severe course. The mild version leading to symptoms such as slight fever and unthriftiness. In the case of severe ASF pigs express high fever, ataxia, dyspnoea, cyanosis of extremities, convulsions, diarrhea and sudden death.

The virus is highly contagious and stable in environment. Transmission of virus happens through blood and feces.

The disease is reportable in Denmark and in many other countries.