African Swine Fever Now Found
African swine fever has been detected in the Dominican Republic, a disease that has already led to the culling of millions of pigs in China, Vietnam, and other countries.
The discovery was made by the World Organisation for Animal Health, which tracks animal disease outbreaks around the world.
"The presence of African swine fever in the Dominican Republic is considered a high-priority disease," the organisation said in a statement.
African swine fever is a highly contagious and deadly disease that affects pigs, with no cure or vaccine available.
It's spread through contact with infected pigs, contaminated food and water, and can survive on surfaces for months.
The World Health Organisation has warned that the disease could potentially spread to other countries, including the United States.
Resumen
African Swine Fever es una enfermedad altamente contagiosa y mortal que afecta a los cerdos, sin cura ni vacuna disponible.
Se propaga a través del contacto con cerdos infectados, alimentos y agua contaminados, y puede sobrevivir en superficies durante meses.
La Organización Mundial de la Salud ha advertido que la enfermedad podría potencialmente propagarse a otros países, incluyendo Estados Unidos.
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