5 Parallels between ASF and Covid-19

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Irene Camerlink PhD, assistant professor, Polish Academy of Sciences
Photo: Ton Kastermans
Photo: Ton Kastermans
What used to be a concern of pig producers is now a concern of the whole human population: the fight against viruses. It would not be fair to generalise all viruses or to compare the situation surrounding Covid-19 with, for example, African Swine Fever (ASF). Yet pig welfare and production expert Dr Irene Camerlink found 5 parallels. Intensive pig husbandry has always been known for its high infection pressure due to the high stocking density and pigs’ susceptibility to diseases. Couple that


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