SWOT analysis of risk factors associated with introduction of African Swine Fever through vehicles returning after export of pigs
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SWOT analysis of risk factors associated with introduction of African Swine Fever through vehicles returning after export of pigs. / Gao, Yuqi; Nielsen, Lisbeth Harm; Boklund, Anette Ella; de Jong, Mart C.M.; Alban, Lis.
I: Frontiers in Veterinary Science, Bind 9, 1049940, 2023.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - SWOT analysis of risk factors associated with introduction of African Swine Fever through vehicles returning after export of pigs
AU - Gao, Yuqi
AU - Nielsen, Lisbeth Harm
AU - Boklund, Anette Ella
AU - de Jong, Mart C.M.
AU - Alban, Lis
N1 - Publisher Copyright: Copyright © 2023 Gao, Nielsen, Boklund, de Jong and Alban.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Denmark is a major pig exporter and applies a high level of biosecurity, with washing and disinfecting stations for returning livestock vehicles. The introduction of African Swine Fever (ASF) would have significant economic consequences related to loss of export of live pigs and products thereof. In this study, we focused on the role of empty livestock vehicles returning after exports of pigs for the introduction of ASF. Initially, the current components and measures related to export of livestock were described. Next, analyses of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) were conducted, covering the components and measures identified. Then, export of pigs was described either through assembly centers or directly from farms. Washing and disinfection, as required and undertaken at the designated stations, constitutes the most important among all risk-reducing measures identified. Recommendations are to: (1) ensure the quality of washing and disinfection through staff training; (2) find new, safe, and more efficient disinfectants; (3) ensure the required temperature, and therefore effect, of the disinfectant and water. It was impossible to assess, the influence of export through assembly centers compared to direct transport. However, through SWOT analyses we identified the strengths and weaknesses of the two pathways. Moreover, components/measures with risks of unknown sizes are also discussed, such as vehicles undertaking cabotage and the current vehicle quarantine periods.
AB - Denmark is a major pig exporter and applies a high level of biosecurity, with washing and disinfecting stations for returning livestock vehicles. The introduction of African Swine Fever (ASF) would have significant economic consequences related to loss of export of live pigs and products thereof. In this study, we focused on the role of empty livestock vehicles returning after exports of pigs for the introduction of ASF. Initially, the current components and measures related to export of livestock were described. Next, analyses of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) were conducted, covering the components and measures identified. Then, export of pigs was described either through assembly centers or directly from farms. Washing and disinfection, as required and undertaken at the designated stations, constitutes the most important among all risk-reducing measures identified. Recommendations are to: (1) ensure the quality of washing and disinfection through staff training; (2) find new, safe, and more efficient disinfectants; (3) ensure the required temperature, and therefore effect, of the disinfectant and water. It was impossible to assess, the influence of export through assembly centers compared to direct transport. However, through SWOT analyses we identified the strengths and weaknesses of the two pathways. Moreover, components/measures with risks of unknown sizes are also discussed, such as vehicles undertaking cabotage and the current vehicle quarantine periods.
KW - ASF
KW - Denmark
KW - disease introduction
KW - qualitative analysis
KW - risk assessment
U2 - 10.3389/fvets.2022.1049940
DO - 10.3389/fvets.2022.1049940
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 36686159
AN - SCOPUS:85146750322
VL - 9
JO - Frontiers in Veterinary Science
JF - Frontiers in Veterinary Science
SN - 2297-1769
M1 - 1049940
ER -
ID: 337597605