An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Delta State Polytechnic Piggery Farm, Ozoro, Nigeria

Abstract

This paper reports an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Delta State Polytechnic piggery farm,Ozoro,Nigeria.  The infection, post mortem and laboratory reports confirmed the incidence of ASF.  A mortality rate of 95.22% was recorded, while a diagnosis of acute ASF was based on gross lesions and histopathology.  Since there is no vaccine and effective treatment against ASF, it is recommended that pig farms should be adequately funded and adhere to standard Management procedure (sanitary and veterinary rules in daily operations) to avoid its introduction and spread.