- ASF is highly contagious and fatal animal deseas that infects domestic and wild pigs, typically resulting in an acute form of hemorrhagic fever.
- It was first detected in Africa in the 1920s .
- There is no vaccination for A.S.F.
- A.S.F. only spreads animals to animals.
- A.S.F. not threat to Human.
- A.S.F. is diseases in the world organisation for animal Health
Classical Swine fever :-
- C.S.F. is also known as hog cholera and is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild swine.
- C.S.F can be prevented by proper vaccination.
Swine influenza (swine flu) :-
SWINE INFLUENZAWhat is it? Swine influenza (swine flu) refers to influenza in pigs.
The swine flu virus can cause influenza-like illness in pig herds and is spread from direct and indirect contact with pigs infected with the virus.
Pigs are vaccinated against swine flu in many parts of the world.
What are the signs?
• fever
• depression
• discharge from nose or eyes
Some pigs infected with the swine flu virus may not even show signs of illness at all.
Does it affect humans?
Although largely a disease of pigs, in rare cases, variants of swine flu can be passed onto humans.
However, there is no risk to human health from eating pork products.
Prelims Link:
- Difference between Swine fever and swine flu?
- Can swine fever affect humans?
- Is it a viral disease?
- Where was it first discovered?
- Which countries have been affected by this in 2020?
- Is there any vaccine available against this?
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