Complete Genome Analysis of African Swine Fever Virus Genotypes II, IX and XV From Domestic Pigs in Tanzania

Complete genome analysis of African swine fever virus genotypes II, IX and XV from domestic pigs in Tanzania

African swine fever (ASF) caused by ASF virus (ASFV) is an infectious transboundary animal disease notifiable to the World Organization for Animal Health causing high mortality in domestic pigs and wild boars threatening the global domestic pig industry. To date, twenty-four ASFV genotypes have been described and currently genotypes II, IX, X, XV and XVI are known to be circulating in Tanzania. Despite the endemic status of ASF in Tanzania, only…

African swine fever outbreak in Bagalkot amid Covid-19 concerns

Bagalkot: Amid ongoing public health concerns around COVID-19, a new worry has surfaced in Karnataka’s Bagalkot district with the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF). The outbreak has raised alarm...