Prevention and Control of ASF
No vaccine is available for the effective control of the ASF virus (Sanchez-Vizcaıno et al., 2015). Once the disease is established in an area, it is extremely difficult to eradicate since ASFV can survive in meat and meat products, feeds, and various reservoirs including wild boars and ticks (Wardley et al., 1983). Stamping out and killing a large number of pigs to control the spread is another measure that has been successful to an extent but faces challenges due to ethical and environmental reasons along with the finances involved in it (Mary Louise Penrith, 2009). Prevention remains the most effective method with the major focus on biosecurity. Limiting the access of people and vehicles into the farm, the use of separate clothing and boots inside the farm, and the use of disinfectants and footbaths can reduce the transmission of the virus (M. L. Penrith & Vosloo, 2009). The movement of pigs from the infected areas should be restricted. Contact between the wild boars and domesticated pigs should be prevented. Contaminated garbage from international airports and docks that are an important source of the virus should be incinerated instead of feeding to the pigs (Sánchez‐Vizcaíno et al., 2019). Awareness among all the involved parties, effective communication among them, user-friendly practical courses on biosecurity linked with incentives such as compensation and insurance fees can be effective measure in the prevention (Gortázar et al., 2015). Contingency plans should be designed and made ready to implement when necessary considering the geographical location, economy, various epidemiological situation and the status of ASF in the neighboring countries (Sánchez‐Vizcaíno et al., 2019).