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African swine fever (ASF) is no doubt one of the major animal health challenges worldwide. In today’s globalized world, any country with a pig or wild boar population could be next and should consider itself at imminent risk. Dr. Daniel Beltran-Alcrudo, FAO Animal Health Officer, explores what to expect with this rapidly spreading disease.
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In this season, many countries have seen diseases occurring for the first time in their territory, such as peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in Bulgaria, African swine fever (ASF) in Hungary and Moldova, and West Nile fever (WNF) in Brazil. Some diseases reemerged after long absence, including rabies in Norway, sheep and goat pox (SGPX) in Russia, and WNF in Greece, spreading into new areas amongst humans. Outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Africa and Asia frequently involved serotype O, with Mongolia reporting 15 new FMD outbreaks since the beginning of the year.
A list of scientific articles published during the last quarter with hyperlinks for ease of access. The focus is on field and epidemiological papers with relevance for those working in this area.
By taking a proactive approach and implementing preventative measures, we can help prevent outbreaks and reduce the spread of diseases. This is particularly the case with emerging and transboundary diseases, which can be unpredictable and, therefore, have the potential to catch people off guard. This month, we look at three different diseases, each affecting different species, yet all requiring awareness and biosecurity as part of their control.