EFSA Expands African Swine Flu Awareness Campaign to Nine Additional Countries
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is ramping up its efforts to halt the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in Europe by expanding its campaign to nine additional countries.
ASF is a viral disease that can affect domestic pigs and wild boar. It is harmless to humans but has caused significant economic disruptions in many countries. There are no vaccines available, so an outbreak can unfortunately prompt the slaughter of farm-kept pigs in affected areas.