Incidence and Control of Classical Swine Fever, with Special Reference to the Situation in the EEC
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Published:1989-03
Issue:1
Volume:18
Page:12-17
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ISSN:0030-7270
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Container-title:Outlook on Agriculture
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Outlook Agric
Affiliation:
1. Institute for Forensic and State Veterinary Medicine, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark
Abstract
Classical swine fever (CSF) has for almost a century been a serious problem for European pig producers, but concerted efforts in the Member States of the EEC have resulted in a marked reduction of the prevalence of the disease. The EEC is determined to eliminate it from its territory. This article describes the behaviour of the virus infection in pigs and the technical basis for control and eradication. Expansion and intensified production systems in the pig sector have made it difficult to control CSF and the necessity for structural changes in pig production is urged.
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Subject
Agronomy and Crop Science,Animal Science and Zoology,Ecology
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