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Key risk factors for African swine fever outbreaks in smallholder pig production systems in Gauteng, South Africa, include the absence of quarantine facilities, improper carcass disposal, and limited knowledge of disease transmission. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The study aims to assess biosecurity practices and knowledge gaps among smallholder pig farmers in Gauteng, focusing on areas at risk for ASF outbreaks.

May 14, 2026Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary ResearchOpen Access

Biosecurity risks for African swine fever occurrence in smallholder systems in Gauteng, South Africa

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The study aims to assess biosecurity practices and knowledge gaps among smallholder pig farmers in Gauteng, focusing on areas at risk for ASF outbreaks.
Structured interviews conducted with 137 pig farmers between 2020 and 2021.
Comparative analysis of ASF-free areas and high-risk areas for outbreaks.
Questionnaire captured data on biosecurity practices, animal health management, and ASF awareness.
Key risk factors identified include lack of quarantine facilities (p<0.05) and improper carcass disposal.
Limited knowledge of ASF transmission observed among farmers.
Farmers in high-risk areas are urged to enhance their biosecurity measures.

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Randomized trial assesses biosecurity practices and knowledge in smallholder pig farmers, highlighting risks for ASF outbreaks.

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Montsu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4193f289fef6f5fe08b290 https://doi.org/10.4102/ojvr.v93i1.2235

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Biosecurity risks for African swine fever occurrence in smallholder systems in Gauteng, South Africa

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Biosecurity risks for African swine fever occurrence in smallholder systems in Gauteng, South Africa

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