Why Is African Swine Fever Difficult to Control?

Why Is African Swine Fever Difficult to Control?

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The video discusses the challenges in controlling African Swine Fever, highlighting the virus's resilience and the lack of a vaccine. It explains the virus's ability to survive in the environment and spread easily in regions with high pig populations, such as China and Vietnam. The difficulties in developing a vaccine are explored, noting the virus's complex structure and the lengthy process of ensuring vaccine safety. The video also compares the virus to influenza, emphasizing its robustness and stability, which complicates treatment and vaccine development.

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What factors contribute to the high concentration of pigs in certain regions?

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In what ways does the structure of the African swine fever virus differ from that of the influenza virus?

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