Backgrounders on African swine fever and classical swine fever are now available by visiting the AVMA Web site, www.avma.org, and clicking on Backgrounders under the Reference bar.
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) classifies ASF and CSF as notifiable diseases because of their potential for rapid spread and substantial impact on the international trade of animals and animal products. In accord with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness Response Act of 2002, the Department of Agriculture has recognized ASF and CSF as diseases that could pose severe threats to animal health and animal products in the United States.
