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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Kabuuka, T.
• Kasaija, P.D.
• Mulindwa, H.
• Shittu, A.
• Bastos, A.D.S.
• Fasina, F.O.

Titel

Drivers and risk factors for circulating African swine fever virus in Uganda, 2012–2013

Ist Teil von

• Research in veterinary science, 2014-10, Vol.97 (2), p.218-225

Ort / Verlag

England: Elsevier Ltd

Erscheinungsjahr

2014

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• •Ugandan small-scale pig farmers were largely middle-aged (21–40), semi-literate and sourced pigs from neighbours or markets.•Indiscriminate disposal, farm-gate buyers' activities, retention of survivor pigs and use of open refuse dump were important risk factors identified.•Current self-reported biosecurity measures implemented in small to medium-scale pig farms were largely ineffective.•Poor post-outbreak perceptions and behaviour of farmers serve as drivers of transmission and spread.•ASF progressed at epidemic proportions and outbreak reporting by farmers was delayed and difficult in certain instances. Training of small-scale and emerging farmers using multifaceted/multi-dimensional approaches will assist to reduce human-related risky behaviours driving infections in farms. We explored observed risk factors and drivers of infection possibly associated with African swine fever (ASF) epidemiology in Uganda. Representative sub-populations of pig farms and statistics were used in a case-control model. Indiscriminate disposal of pig viscera and waste materials after slaughter, including on open refuse dumps, farm-gate buyers collecting pigs and pig products from within a farm, and retention of survivor pigs were plausible risk factors. Wire mesh-protected windows in pig houses were found to be protective against ASF infection. Sighting engorged ticks on pigs, the presence of a lock for each pig pen and/or a gate at the farm entrance were significantly associated with infection/non-infection; possible explanations were offered. Strict adherence to planned within-farm and community-based biosecurity, and avoidance of identified risk factors is recommended to reduce infection. Training for small-scale and emerging farmers should involve multidimensional and multidisciplinary approaches to reduce human-related risky behaviours driving infection.