ISVEE15: African Swine Fever Special Session

Nov. 13, 2018 at 9:30 - 16:30 Grand Hall, The Empress Convention Centre, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Background:

African swine fever (ASF) is endemic in sub-Saharan African countries and the African swine fever virus (ASFV) has been circulating in Europe and Russia since its introduction to Georgia in 2007. The recent emergence in China means that apart from China which keeps 60% of the world's pig population many countries in East and South-East Asia are at risk of introduction and the resulting potentially very severe socio-economic consequences. The potential of spread is likely to be increased by the increase in movement of people and products resulting from the trade globalization.

Objectives:

The objectives of this session are:

  1. to provide an overview of the current ASF situation and future trajectory in Far-East Asia - by examining the key drivers and pathways for the emergence and spread of ASFV in China and beyond;
  2. to identify the most important knowledge gaps and map the research; and
  3. to review and discuss the coordination of research, including risk analysis and vaccines.

Expected outputs:

The expected outputs of this session are as follow:

  1. Better understanding of ASF current situation;
  2. ASF research mapping;
  3. Coordination framework for ASF research.

Methodology:

In addition to talks and discussions, an expert opinion workshop is currently planned after a presentation of preliminary outputs from spatial analyses and modelling of the risk of ASFV introduction and local spread, in order to inform parameterisation of the models.

Expected participants:

The target group of participants will be scientists, industry and government policy makers working on ASFV and/or in Asia on transboundary diseases or pig-associated food systems.

Published: 01/11/2018