Last Modified: January 15, 2025

African swine fever is a deadly pig disease that spreads rapidly and affects domestic and wild swine. While not a threat to human health, the virus could devastate America’s swine, pork industry, and food supply. Whatever pigs mean to you—your livelihood or a pet—we’re all in it together. Protect our swine and keep the disease out of the United States.

Stay Safe: Step Up Your Biosecurity

The disease control measures you take are critical to prevent African swine fever from developing or spreading among your herd. Review or enhance your biosecurity efforts to protect your pigs and livelihood. Select the biosecurity guide that best suits your role for the latest prevention and control tips.

Learn About African Swine Fever

  • The Threat

If African swine fever entered the United States, the results would economically devastate pork producers, pig farmers and anyone whose livelihood involves pigs. This would include:

  • A halt in U.S. pork and pork product exports
  • A drop in hog prices of up to 50 percent
  • Widespread disruptions in pork production
  • Job loss
  • A culling of the herd
  • An immediate stop movement of live swine and semen throughout the country for at least 72 hours, and more.

 

Report Any Signs

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Immediately report animals with any signs to State or Federal animal health officials or call USDA for appropriate testing and investigation.

Call USDA at 1-866-536-7593

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