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Option 1: Improved biosecurity at farm level

Short description:
Improved biosecurity involves not only the establishment of an enabling infrastructure but particularly maintaining awareness by all involved
in pig production.

Aspects which are used for the assessment:
 Impact on the risk of introduction of ASF on commercial farms
Given the most of important routes of infection animals and excreta of infected animals, implementing stringent hygienic measures can
substantially reduce the risk of introduction on a farm.
 Feasibility to implement
Changes in infrastructure to allow an adequate barrier between inside and outside can be costly, however the most important challenge
is to maintain awareness amongst everybody involved over a prolonged period.
 Socio-Economic impact
Implementing these measures will have a negative effect on the production costs.
 Additional regulation needed
Current regulation demands for a basic level of biosecurity, farmers can decide to implement additional measures.
 Impact on development opportunities for the pig sector
In the short run, due to the increased cost, improved biosecurity has a negative effect on the margins, however maintaining high levels
of biosecurity has a positive effect on animal health resulting in better performance of the animals due to reduced production costs.

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