AFRICAN SWINE FEVER

African swine fever (ASF) is a viral disease that only impacts pigs. As it spreads around the globe, it poses a significant risk to the health of the Canadian swine herd, the pork industry and the Canadian economy.

VIRUS

There is currently no cure for African swine fever. Learn more about the virus and its signs.

FEED

African swine fever (ASF) and other foreign animal diseases (FAD) can be transmitted via feed or feed ingredients imported from countries where these diseases are present. Find out how to minimize that risk!

WORLDWIDE IMPACT

Humans cannot catch ASF from infected pigs not can they contract the disease by eating meat from a pig infected with ASF. But humans can spread the disease and infect pigs in many ways. Find out how the disease is spreading in other countries and the risk factor to Canada.

ACTIONS

Globally, stakeholders are mobilizing to reduce the potential impact of this virus. Find out what the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is doing, what pork producers can do, and what the Canadian Pork Council is doing.

REMINDERS

SMALL-SCALE PRODUCERS

African swine fever can affect ALL pigs.
Find out how ASF can affect small-scale producers
and pet owners.

The video below gives a 3-minute overview of the virus and how to stay ahead of it.