What is African swine flu?

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs, caused by the African swine fever virus (ASFV). It leads to high mortality rates in infected animals and poses significant threats to the pig farming industry. While it does not infect humans, the disease can cause severe economic losses due to trade restrictions and increased biOSecurity measures. Efforts to control ASF focus on biOSecurity, surveillance, and vaccination research.