Preparing for ASFv: An ‘enveloped virus’

02-10-2019 | | |
Photo: Koos Groenewold
Photo: Koos Groenewold
As there is currently no vaccine for African Swine Fever, the only way to fight the virus is to have extremely good biosecurity practices in place on farm and across borders. Knowledge is power in this respect: ASFv is an ‘enveloped virus’. What does this mean in practice and how does it help to be as well prepared as possible? As is well known, African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral haemorrhagic disease that can be fatal to pigs and wild boars. Currently, for this virus, no


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Franck Foulon Global Product Manager Hygiene, Huvepharma