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Other Viruses => Virus Outbreaks => Topic started by: Steve on February 18, 2024, 12:23:00 pm

Title: African Swine Flu - South Africa - 45 pigs dead - 4th outbreak since 2022
Post by: Steve on February 18, 2024, 12:23:00 pm
SUMMARY - African Swine Flu (ASF) has infected the pigs of farms in the country of South Africa. 45 pigs are believed to be died as a result of this current outbreak. This is the 4th such outbreak in South Africa since 2022. ASF is a viral disease that affects domesticated pigs and is usually transmitted to pigs from other pigs or ticks. ASF has a high mortality rate and currently does not affect humans.

LINK - https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/swine-flu-confirmed-in-garden-route/ (https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/swine-flu-confirmed-in-garden-route/)