DON’T BRING IT TO WORK.
African Swine Fever (ASF) is the latest disease risk to the health status of our national pig herd. This campaign aims to highlight the risks and likely entry points of ASF into Australian pig farms.
The farm support information and tools are available to every pig farmer who wants to bolster biosecurity efforts on their property.#
NEW!
African Swine Fever VIRUS (ASF) detected in seized pork at the Australian border.
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (DAWR) has advised that some pork products seized at the Australian border have tested positive for African swine fever virus.
DAWR advised that around 80 samples were taken from seized products (one product may have several samples taken) which resulted in around 5% of samples testing positive. DAWR has advised that this seize and test process will be ongoing. APL will continue to work with the Department to ensure adequate risk mitigation measures are in place.
LATEST NEWS
Australian Veterinary Association 30 September 2019
African Swine Fever Update 30 September 2019
On 26 September, an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) was confirmed in Dili Municipality, Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, is situated in the eastern half of the island of Timor, north of the Timor Sea and Australia.
ASF continues its spread across southeast Asia. For regular updates on the ASF situation in Asia (August 2018 to 26 Sep 2019) go to the FAO page.
Sydney Morning Herald 6 October 2019
International students among biggest threat of bringing African swine fever to Australia
ABC 4 October 2019
Pigs are being culled and pork prices are rising as African swine fever continues to spread
SBS News 29 September 2019
Biosecurity officials on alert for African swine fever
ABC Rural News 19 September 2019
One quarter of world’s pigs killed by African swine fever as disease spreads to South Korea
ABOUT ASF
WHAT IS ASF
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs. ASF can affect domestic and feral pigs of all ages with clinical signs of fever, blotching of the skin, incoordination, diarrhoea and pneumonia. Mortality rates are often very high. There is no treatment or vaccine available
Source: www.business.qld.gov.au
HOW IS IT SPREAD
- Ingestion of contaminated pork products such as (ham, bacon, cooked and fresh cuts, preserved meat (including jerky), pet treats and pork dishes) that have entered Australian piggeries
- Contaminated feed ingredients imported from ASF positive countries
- Staff/visitors who have recently been overseas and unknowingly bring disease onto farm.
- Infected pig to uninfected pig contact
- Blood sucking insects – Biting flies and tick populations have been shown to harbour the disease in other similar environments to Australia.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS
- Red to blue-purple lesions on the skin (ears, chest, belly, legs, tail)
- Fever (above 40°C), depression/ lethargy, off feed
- Lameness/difficulty walking with swollen joints (may be reddened)
- Blood from nose/mouth
- Abortion (any stage of pregnancy)
- Bloody diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Breathing difficulty
However, it is important to rule out any reportable or exotic disease prior to animal movements.
Alternatively call the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline – 24 hours 1800 675 888
QUARANTINE PERIODS
Pork products
No pork products should enter pig facilities or feed mills to minimise the risk of contaminated pork products entering the production system.
Feed quarantine
Feed quarantine periods have not been established for ASF as data is limited. A minimum 10-week quarantine period is recommended for all feed mills and pig facilities. This includes overseas transit times of ingredient plus the on-farm quarantine period to allow a total minimum 10-week period.
Overseas re-entry of staff and visitors
It is recommended that all visitors and staff that have been overseas observe a minimum 7-day quarantine period before entering any pig facilities and do not wear or bring any item or equipment that has been overseas onto the piggery.
RISK PERIOD
The ASF virus is very difficult to kill, therefore there is an increased risk it can survive for extended periods depending on conditions. It is very stable in a wide range of acid and alkaline levels (pH 4-10) and temperatures, including temperatures below freezing. It can remain viable in contaminated pig pens for at least one month and can remain viable for many months in raw unprocessed frozen meat. Pigs can remain carriers of the virus for long periods, perhaps for life. Heating to above 60°C for 30 minutes inactivates the virus.
Source: www.business.qld.gov.au
WHERE CAN I FIND HELP?
Contact your consultant veterinarian for more advice.
For urgent support contact the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline – 24 hours 1800 675 888
BE AFRICAN SWINE FEVER READY
FOLLOW THE THREE KEY BIOSECURITY STEPS TO MINIMISE THE RISK OF INFECTION
NO Pork Products
No pork products to enter piggeries or feed mills
Quarantine – Feed*
Minimum 10 week quarantine period for imported feed ingredients
Quarantine – People
Minimum 7 day quarantine period for farm personnel who have been overseas
*Allow a minimum of 10 weeks from date of manufacture of feed ingredients (calculated as the overseas transit time plus on-farm quarantine period).
ASF Ready Farm Safe Pack
Biosecurity awareness poster
A2 (420mm x 594mm)
Pork Products poster
A2 (420mm x 594mm)
ASF Indentification poster
A2 (420mm x 594mm)
Biosecurity Entry Sign
A2 (420mm x 594mm)
Staff Training Presentation
Adobe Acrobat PDF Presentation
Animated Gif
Social media or website application
ASF READY FARM SAFE DOWNLOADS
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# Please note that ASF Ready Farm Safe Packs are for delivery within Australia only.
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BIOSECURITY – ENTRY SIGN
$0.00Add to cartCorflute Entry sign to remind staff/visitors that no pork products are to enter the farm.
Eyelets for fixing to structures.
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Corflute – ASF SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
$0.00Add to cartChart to help staff identify possible ASF infections supported with visual images and typical symptoms of ASF disease.
- Corflute – contains eyelets for hanging in sheds
Size: 420mm x 594mm (A2)
- Corflute – contains eyelets for hanging in sheds
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Counter Stand
$0.00Add to cartFold-up counter sign for staff and visitor areas to remind them of pork products banned.
Size: 210mm x 150mm (folded) -
Fridge Magnet – A4
$0.00Add to cartFridge Magnet highlighting the Don’t Bring it to Work Message
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Poster – ASF SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
$0.00Add to cartChart to help staff identify possible ASF infections supported with visual images and typical symptoms of ASF disease.
- Poster – Standard A2
Size: 420mm x 594mm (A2)
- Poster – Standard A2
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Poster – Biosecurity Awareness
$0.00Add to cartFor use in farm tea rooms / visitor areas highlighting three key areas of biosecurity risk.
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Poster – Pork Products
$0.00Add to cartPoster highlighting the broad range of banned pork products.
Size: A2 (420mm x 594mm )