African swine fever . New developments
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With regard to epizootiology, diseased pigs are the major source of direct infection, while indirect spread is mainly caused by pork pro ducts and mechanical vectors. Information about the role of virus car riers in transmission of the infection is insufficient, but the role of ticks (Ornithodorus genus) and of wild pigs as virus reservoirs is well docu mented. The incidence and distribution of A.S.F. remain closely linked to pig production and marketing.
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African Swine Fever (ASF) recent developments - timely updates ::: FOCUS ON ::: Vol. 6 - September 2012
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