Effective defense against avian influenza and African swine fever

In recent months, reports of increased incidence of avian influenza (AI) and African swine fever (ASF) have been appearing more frequently. The causative agents of these diseases are highly infectious viruses that rapidly circulate not only in the population of wild animals and migratory birds, but also seriously affect commercial pig and poultry farms worldwide. These dangerous viruses cause significant economic losses primarily through high mortality, but also through a whole range of health complications resulting in a dramatic drop in the productivity of infected animals. Essential protection against these devastating diseases is the tightening of biosecurity on farms and ensuring functional and effective farm hygiene.