Conclusion
Nepal has not reported any cases of ASF yet. However, ASFV is circulating in China for few years now and has recently been reported in various states of India. Occurrence of ASF in two neighboring countries with whom Nepal does import and export of animals, feeds, and animal products raises concern over the potential of cross-country transmission of ASFV. Moreover, the risk is compounded as Nepal shares open border with India and illegal trades of animal and animal products through the open border is possible. In these circumstances, Nepal government needs to be more vigilant to prevent the entry of ASF in Nepal. Strict quarantine measures should be employed in the borders and illegal trades of animals and animal products must be controlled. In addition, preparedness is necessary for early detection of ASFV and management of ASF through epidemiological tracing and tracking; culling of infected animals; disinfection of contaminated farms; and financial support to the farmers to avoid tremendous socioeconomic losses which may jeopardize the slowly but steadily growing pig industry in Nepal.