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Bulletin No. 17 - Winter 2003
VirologyClassical Swine Fever
TOO H, SENEQUE S
Principles of sound control strategy.
Asian Pork Magazine, 2003, October/November, 18-21
When standard prevention and control measures for classical swine fever (CSF) get slack, the consequences of resulting outbreaks are economically devastating. The occasional occurrence of CSF outbreaks in Europe and the endemic situation in Asian countries leads the authors of this paper to warn pig producers against their potential lack of commitment. Several points are to abided by. First of all, the prevention of the entry of CSF virus into the herd purchasing replacement breeders from known CSF-free herds and the prevention of the spread of infection through proper disinfection procedures are to be considered essential. Furthermore, a correct use of vaccines intending handling, storage and appropriate timing of the vaccination programs considering the epidemiological status of the herd and the maternally derived antibody levels, is absolutely necessary. We remind you that the handbook, " Classical Swine Fever: handbook for swine practitioners", published by the authors with the assistance of Merial is available for further information.
