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African swine fever: how to spot and report the disease

Advice on what to do if you suspect there is an outbreak of this infectious disease.


African swine fever

African swine fever affects pigs. It does not affect humans.

It poses a severe threat to animal welfare and affects productivity. Both domestic and feral pigs may be affected.

It is a notifiable disease.

Latest situation: there has never been a known case of African swine fever in the UK. 

In light of the spread of African swine fever in parts of Asia and its presence in parts of Eastern and Central Europe, we have worked together on a joint government and industry campaign reminding all pig keepers that it is illegal to feed kitchen scraps or catering waste to their pigs including videos aimed at commercial pig keepers and pet pig owners.

Human health implications

There are no human health implications because the disease is not zoonotic.

Contact

If you suspect signs of any notifiable diseases, you must immediately notify your Scotland: field service local office at the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). Failure to do so is an offence. 

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