Composting of Wild Boar Carcasses in Lithuania Leads to Inactivation of African Swine Fever Virus in Wintertime

Composting of Wild Boar Carcasses in Lithuania Leads to Inactivation of African Swine Fever Virus in Wintertime

African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread and persist in the Eurasian wild boar population. The infection pressure resulting from infected carcasses in the environment can be a major contributor to disease persistence and spread. For this reason, it is crucial to find a safe and efficient method...

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Main Authors: Tessa Carrau, Alvydas Malakauskas, Marius Masiulis, Paulius Bušauskas, Sigitas Japertas, Sandra Blome, Paul Deutschmann, Virginia Friedrichs, Simona Pileviečienė, Klaas Dietze, Daniel Beltrán-Alcrudo, Márk Hóvári, Gary A. Flory
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
African swine fever
African swine fever virus
wild boar
carcass disposal
composting
virus inactivation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/2/285

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