What Do Lithuanian Hunters Think of African Swine Fever and Its Control-Perceptions.

ABSTRACT: After the introduction of African swine fever (ASF) into Lithuania in 2014, continuous spread of the disease resulted in infection of the wild boar populations in most parts of Lithuania. The virus has been moving closer to other Western European countries where pig density is high. An efficient surveillance system detecting ASF cases early in domestic and wild animals is necessary to manage this disease. To make surveillance appropriate and effective, it is critical to understand how key players perceive the implemented control measures. This study investigated the attitudes and beliefs of hunters in Lithuania regarding currently implemented or proposed measures for the control of ASF in the wild boar population. Study data were collected through questionnaires distributed via the interne

SUBMITTER: Stonciute E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7922269 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature