In terms of controlling the spread of some swine diseases, wildlife plays a key role. For example, when it comes to African swine fever (ASF). In 2014, for example, ASF outbreaks were recorded exclusively in wildlife.

African swine fever (ASF) is sometimes very persistent in the environment, so the suspicion is that the disease could be transmitted to farm pigs through feed, water and bedding. This was a theoretical assumption, so researchers confirmed it scientifically.

ASF continues to be the key determinant in the global production of pig meat.

The $23.4 million program is designed to help Canada's pork industry prepare for the possibility of African swine fever entering the country.

Several wild boar carcasses infected with African swine fever virus have been found in the white zone of the Oder-Spree district.

Presenting the new interactive world map of ASF outbreaks, updated weekly from WOAH data.