Systematic Veterinary Virology

ERADICATION

• Eradication is possible with strict vaccination of pigs, garbage cooking laws and serological surveys targeted primarily to breeding sows to detect subclinical infections.
• In an outbreak, slaughter of all pigs in affected farms, proper disposal of carcasses, bedding, etc., thorough disinfection, designation of infected zone, with control of pig movements, detailed epidemiological investigation, with tracing of possible sources (up-stream) and possible spread (down-stream) of infection and surveillance of infected zone, and surrounding area will prevent the further spread. Following good husbandry practices in the farm will also prevent the spread of infection.