SaberVet African Swine Fever Virus Antibody Rapid Test

Product overview

African swine fever virus is a highly contagious and lethal virus that infects mainly domestic and wild pigs and poses a major threat to the global pig industry. Clinical symptoms Clinical signs of African swine fever vary depending on the acute, subacute and chronic forms of infection: Acute form: Hyperthermia: sudden rise in body temperature to 40-42°C.

Haemorrhagic signs: haemorrhagic spots appear on the skin, especially on the ears, abdomen and ends of the limbs. Anorexia: marked loss of appetite. Dyspnoea: accompanied by coughing and shortness of breath. Vomiting and diarrhoea: bloody stools may occur. Death: usually occurs within 7-10 days of infection and is up to 90-100% lethal.

Subacute type Moderate fever: slightly elevated body temperature. Decreased appetite: sometimes accompanied by mild respiratory symptoms. Mild haemorrhagic symptoms: bleeding from skin and internal organs. Mortality is low: usually 30-70%. Chronic type Intermittent fever. Growth retardation and wasting. Skin ulceration and necrosis.

Arthritis: lameness may occur. Mortality is low: but growth and productivity are markedly affected. Routes of transmission Direct contact Pig-to-pig transmission: by direct contact with body fluids (blood, saliva, urine, faeces, etc.) of infected pigs. Feral pigs: feral pigs act as virus hosts and can be transmitted to domestic pigs through contact.

Indirect transmission Contaminated feed and water sources: excreta from infected pigs contaminate feed and water sources. Vehicles and equipment: transport and feeding equipment can act as a virus vector if not adequately sterilised. Personnel: breeders, veterinarians and other personnel transmit the virus through clothing and tools.