African swine fever: how to spot and report the disease

How to control the disease

The disease control strategy for African and classical swine fever in Great Britain sets out the measures we would take if African swine fever was confirmed in domestic pigs. 

If the disease is confirmed the outbreak will be controlled in line with the contingency plan for exotic notifiable diseases.

All pigs on the infected premises would be culled. Disease control zones would be declared with movement restrictions and controls on pigs, meat and anything likely to spread disease within the zones.

Biosecurity

Biosecurity is about being aware of the ways disease can spread and taking every practical measure to minimise the risk of disease spreading. The advice details practical things you can do on your farm to help prevent the introduction and spread of African swine fever to and from your animals.

Those travelling to Scotland from abroad should also avoid bringing products of animal origin into the country, as these can result in diseases, such as African swine fever or foot and mouth disease, being brought into the country and harming Scotland’s livestock.

The Scottish Government, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) and Quality Meat Scotland have produced a set of leaflets providing practical advice for pig keepers to prevent disease on their premises.