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Evaluation of options to limit ASF introduction on commercial farms

Options Risk of Feasibility to Socio- Additional Future
introduction implement economic regulation options
of ASF impact
Improved biosecurity at farm level Reduced Possible Costly No Not affected
Improved biosecurity involves not only the establishment of an enabling infrastructure but
particularly maintaining awareness by all involved in pig production.
Removal of all backyard production around commercial farms Strongly Difficult Costly Yes limits
 in a designated area in non-infected areas reduced
 around either commercial farms or around ASF infected premises
This removal can be permanent or during a limited time e.g. during an outbreak of ASF
Collaboration between commercial farms and backyard holdings Reduced Easy Not affected No Not affected
Piglets on backyard farms originate from commercial farms in the area and owners can
benefit from feed supply and/or veterinary and extension services  the number of
“dangerous contacts” decreases.
Regionalisation and compartmentalisation Reduced Possible Free regions Yes Not affected
Regionalisation: Defining an animal subpopulation on a geographical basis (using natural, trade
artificial or legal boundaries).
Compartmentalisation: defining healthy compartments/value chains under high level of
biosecurity monitoring.
Establishing farrow to finish farms on one location Reduced Possible Costly No Not affected

Implementing hygienic measures for hunters Reduced Difficult Limited Yes Not affected

Meat production ASF National potential Regional potential Conclusions References Contact Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 39