• ASF is a viral hemorrhagic fever of pigs, fatal in many cases.
• Caused by African swine fever virus (ASFV), a large, double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the Asfarviridae family. 
• Endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, transmitted by wild pigs and ticks.
• Does not affect humans.
• Symptoms: high fever, hemorrhages, cyanosis, respiratory distress, abortions, death.
• Mortality up to 100% in acute forms.
• No commercial vaccine yet; control by biosecurity and culling.

• Direct losses to farmers come from pig mortality and culling.
• Indirect losses affect the entire supply chain, including feed suppliers, veterinary services, meat processors, and traders.
• Outbreaks lead to significant declines in household and rural farm incomes.
• Trade restrictions on pork from ASF-affected countries further disrupt markets internationally.

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