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African Swine Fever's detrimental effects discussed

───   08:28 Thu, 25 Feb 2021

African Swine Fever's detrimental effects discussed | News Article

Animals infected with African Swine Fever result in farmers experiencing huge losses of crops, production and financial strains. Dr Peter Evans gives an overview of African Swine Fever.

Evans gives an overview of the virus and the detrimental effects of the fever. Evans says that upon infection, the pigs are very likely to either die or suffer extremely prior to death. He delves into the various ways that ASFV can be spread and also differentiates between African Swine Fever and Classical Swine Fever. Moreover, Evans alludes to the two fevers being unrelated, however, their effects are equally devastating.

 

OFM News/Lee Simmons 

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