Epidemiological Situation of African Swine Fever in Lake Alaotra Region (Madagascar) and Possible Consequences on the Organization of Disease Control and Surveillance

An epidemiological survey was undertaken from April to July 2004 at the slaughterhouse of Ambatondrazaka, in the region of lake Alaotra (Madagascar), to study the incidence of the African swine fever (ASF). Out of 200 pig carcasses examined, 155 (78%) presented ASF-like lesions: hemorrhagic lymph no...

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Main Authors: T. Randriamparany, A. Grenier, I. Tourette, C. Y. Maharavo Rahantamalala, D. Rousset, R. Lancelot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CIRAD 2005-01-01
Series:Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux
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Online Access:http://revues.cirad.fr/index.php/REMVT/article/view/9934