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African swine fever

British  

noun

  1. vet science a highly contagious fatal disease of pigs caused by a myxovirus. The disease is characterized by fever, blotches on the skin, depression, and lack of coordination

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Spain has found another seven dead wild boars infected with African swine fever near Barcelona, increasing the outbreak's total to nine cases, the agriculture ministry said on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

African swine fever leads to very high death rates among infected pigs and currently has no effective treatment or vaccine.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

Prices have begun to recover in the past month but are still half of what they were three to five years ago, when an epidemic of African swine fever killed much of China’s herd.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

In truth, the researchers don’t want visitors bringing in deadly diseases like African swine fever.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 7, 2023

African swine fever, classical swine fever, Newcastle disease, foot-and-mouth disease, and swine vesicular disease are among ailments in Kenya that Customs cited as risks.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2023

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