Template for a control and eradication plan for African swine fever in wild boar

Abstract

When African swine fever (ASF) is confirmed in wild boar, certain measures must be introduced to control its spread in the affected wild boar population. For harmonized and efficient control and eradication of ASF in wild boar, following the confirmation of the primary case, it is critical that affected countries develop a Plan to control and eradicate ASF in the wild boar population (hereafter – Plan). European Union (EU) Member States have used this approach since 2002 as required by the relevant EU legislation. By writing and implementing such a plan, Czech Republic1 (2019) and Belgium2 (2020)successfully eradicated ASF in wild boar. The plan should not only list measures taken by the Competent Authorities (CAs) to control and eradicate ASF in the wild boar population, but also consider measures to prevent the spread of the disease to the domestic pig population in infected and non-infected areas. This document provides a template for structuring such a plan. It has been developed by FAO Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia (REU). It is intended for central level veterinarians tasked with preparing and implementing a control and eradication plan for ASF in wild boar. Adapt the template to your country’s situation, paying particular attention to the bold red text.