Key result
Trade-related pig movements are linked to ~15-fold higher African swine fever outbreak risk.
Why the study?
There is a paucity of information on the epidemiology of African swine fever in Uganda.
Population
Domestic pigs in Uganda with 388 ASF outbreaks reported in 59 districts
Design
Observational study using spatial and temporal analyses and questionnaires
Follow-up
2001 to 2012
Authors
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Trade and restocking movements associated with ASF outbreaks in Uganda; leaves open whether targeted controls reduce incidence.
Observational (n=388)
Yes
Odds Ratio: 15.5 (95% CI 4.9–49.1)
Pig movements due to trade and restocking are major risk factors for African swine fever outbreaks in Uganda.
Atuhaire et al. (2013) conducted an observational in African swine fever (n=388). Pig movements due to trade was evaluated on African swine fever outbreaks (OR 15.5, 95% CI 4.9-49.1). Pig movements due to trade (OR 15.5; 95% CI 4.9-49.1) and restocking (OR 6.6; 95% CI 2.5-17.3) were the major risk factors for African swine fever outbreaks in Uganda.
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