Table 3.

African swine fever biosecurity measures mentioned in a study in northern Uganda in October 2019.

Mentions of biosecurity
General hygiene practises: Good hygiene practises, use of disinfectant, do not use the same equipment for pigs and at home
Minimising indirect contacts: Few attendants allowed in the pig house, non-attendants do not enter the pig house
Minimising direct pig-to-pig contacts: Build pig house, fence pig house, confinement of free-range pigs, tether pigs, stray pigs should not enter the pig house, do not borrow boars
Feed and water of good quality and sufficient quantity: Provide feed, avoid swill feeding, provide enough water
Safe carcass handling: Bury or burn carcasses
Restriction of trade in pigs and products: Don't bring pork home, stop buying pigs during outbreaks
Sharing of pig health information: Alert neighbours during outbreak, call veterinary personnel
Other: Remain close to pigs all the time