Efficacy of Liming Forest Soil in the Context of African Swine Fever Virus.

ABSTRACT: Since September 2020, Germany has experienced the first ever outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). The first known cases occurred exclusively in wild boar in forest areas in Brandenburg and Saxony; in July 2021, infected domestic pigs were also confirmed for the first time. As wild boar are considered the main reservoir for the virus in the European region, an effective interruption of this infection chain is essential. In particular, the removal and safe disposal of infected carcasses and the direct disinfection of contaminated, unpaved ground are priorities in this regard. For the disinfection, highly potent as well as environmentally compatible disinfectants must be used, which are neither influenced in their effectiveness by the soil condition nor by increased organic contamination. T

SUBMITTER: Tanneberger F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9025520 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature