Western Veterinary Perspectives
Science
African Swine Fever is a disease threat to ALL pigs in Canada - including those raised in backyard, hobby, heritage breed or smaller scale production settings. For veterinarians in western Canada who treat swine in these alternative production settings, Dr. Jessica Law, a swine veterinarian, provides a need-to-know update on ASF, including details about this disease's clinical presentations, first CFIA contacts, and how to communicate risk factors for ASF infection to your clients.
Links of Interest:
Canadian Pork Council ASF resources for producers and veterinarians
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association webinars with CFIA
Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network – Webinars accessed through library login: https://www.cwshin.ca/
Pamphlets/handouts:
Canadian Pork Council ASF Handouts
Explanation of CanSpot ASF from Ontario Animal Health Laboratory
Explanation of CanSpot ASF from National Farmed Animal Health and Welfare Council
CanSpot ASF Participating labs:
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