African Swine Fever Perception, Risk Factors, and Socioeconomic Disparities Among Smallholder Domestic Pig Farmers in Serengeti, Tanzania.

ABSTRACT: African swine fever (ASF) is a hemorrhagic disease of domestic pigs and wild boars. The ASF virus (ASFV), a sole member of the family Asfarviridae and genus Asfivirus, causes this devastating disease. In sub-Saharan Africa, ASFV is maintained through three interlinked cycles: the domestic cycle, the pig-tick cycle, and the sylvatic cycle, which collectively sustain its endemic presence in the region. Interaction between wild and domestic pigs at livestock-wildlife interfaces, particularly in protected areas, poses a significant threat to smallholder farmers. This study aimed to investigate the socioeconomic impact and identify potential risk factors associated with ASF in Serengeti National Park's (SNP's) wildlife management area (WMA) in Tanzania. A cross-sectional study involving

SUBMITTER: Yona C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12408130 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature