Understanding challenges in mitigating African swine fever

How overcoming limitations in studying swine viruses will lead to better mitigation strategies in the future.

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Understanding the relationship between viruses and their hosts is a complex undertaking. Examining viruses that affect swine production, such as porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) and African swine fever (ASF), are a major priority for the animal feed industry, as its potential spread via feed would have dire consequences.

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