What is African Swine Fever?

The transcript discusses African Swine Fever (ASF), detailing its symptoms such as high fever, redness, and diarrhea. It highlights the severe impact of the disease, which can lead to death within 6 to 13 days. ASF spreads through direct contact with infected pigs and indirectly through contaminated food waste. The virus can survive in processed pork for months and in frozen carcasses for years.

What are some of the symptoms of the ASF virus?

• High fever and redness on the ears

• Coughing and sneezing

• Loss of appetite and weight gain

• Swelling of the feet

How long can the ASF virus cause death in severe cases?

• 1 to 3 days

• 6 to 13 days

• 14 to 20 days

• 21 to 30 days

Through which method can the ASF virus spread among pigs?

• Waterborne transmission

• Insect bites

• Airborne transmission

• Direct contact with infected pigs

How long can the ASF virus survive in processed pork?

• A few years

• A few weeks

• A few days

• A few months

What is the potential survival time of the ASF virus in frozen pig carcasses?

• A few years

• A few months

• Indefinitely

• A few weeks