African swine fever was reported in domestic pigs in 26 African countries during the period
2009–2011. The virus exists in an ancient sylvatic cycle between warthogs (Phacochoerus …

One hundred years have passed since the first paper on African swine fever (ASF) was
published by Montgomery in 1921. With no vaccine, ineffectiveness of prevention and …

Control of African swine fever (ASF) in countries in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa
(ECSA) is particularly complex owing to the presence of all three known epidemiological …

The notion of an 'ignorant public'is attributed in outbreak scenarios through dominant
vaccination narratives that are institutionally reinforced by governments and the media …

The use of potato by-product (PBP) as alternative feed, particularly for smallholder pig
farmers requires exploration. Potato by-products are abundantly available and considered …

Abstract Indigenous pigs in South Africa are a source of food and economic autonomy for
people in rural small-scale farming systems. The objective of the study was to assess the …

Pig farming is a common practice among smallholder farmers in Nusa Tenggara Timur
province (NTT), eastern Indonesia. To understand their production systems a survey of …

This study evaluated pig production practices by smallholder farmers in two distinct
production systems geared towards addressing their constraints and prospects for …

Abstract Development of communal cattle production can be a sustainable way to improve
the livelihoods of the rural population in Zimbabwe. There is however, little information and …

Pigs are vital to the economy and critical in meeting the ever increasing demand for livestock
and livestock products in most parts of the world. Pig is one of the oldest domesticated …