African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic pigs and wild boar, leading to severe symptoms and extremely high mortality rates. Caused by the African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV), it is a resilient pathogen that can survive for long periods in pork products, carcasses, and contaminated materials. While ASF does not infect humans or pose any food-safety risk, its economic impact is enormous: infected animals must be culled, trade becomes restricted, and outbreaks are notoriously difficult and costly to control. The virus spreads through direct animal contact, contaminated feed or equipment, and, in some regions, via soft ticks acting as vectors. With no available vaccine or treatment, prevention, surveillance, and rigorous biosecurity remain the strongest lines of defence.
How Amivet Exports Can Play A Vital Role
At a time when global pig production faces rising biosecurity challenges, Amivet Exports help support safe and resilient supply chains. By ensuring high-standard sourcing, strict health certifications, and robust export compliance, Amivet helps trading partners maintain confidence even during disease-risk periods. Our commitment to transparency, veterinary oversight, and quality assurance strengthens international trade relationships and contributes to safeguarding animal health across markets.
In a world where one disease outbreak can disrupt billions in value, trusted exporters are not just suppliers — they’re stability partners.
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