African swine fever (ASF) is a viral disease that only impacts pigs and does not infect humans. Although, it has never been found in Canada, as it spreads around the globe, it poses a significant risk to the health of the Canadian swine herd, the pork industry (Canadian pork is safe to eat) and the Canadian economy. ASF can spread between pigs through both direct and indirect contact with other infected pigs or pig products, as well as contaminated farm equipment, feed and clothing.
In Canada, ASF is a reportable disease under the Health of Animals Act. All suspected cases must be reported to the CFIA.
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- Protect Canada's pigs from African swine fever
- Close your gate on African swine fever
- African Swine Fever Industry Preparedness Program: Prevention and Preparedness Stream
- North American African Swine Fever Forum
- Import requirements for plant-based feed ingredients imported for use in livestock feed
- Spot the signs of African swine fever (ASF)
Services and information
Government of Canada action
What the Government of Canada is doing to keep ASF from coming to Canada
Top questions
Consult the ASF fact sheet for answers to frequently asked questions
Producers
What you can do to protect your pigs from ASF
Travellers
How you can prevent bringing contaminated food, clothing and equipment to Canada
Importers
Requirements for feed and live animals, animal products and by-products
Hunters
Take precautions if you come into contact with wild pigs
Pig owners
Protecting your pet or farm pigs from getting and spreading ASF
Veterinarians
Educating pig owners, providing guidance on biosecurity and identifying suspect cases of ASF
Features
ASF: How to stay one step ahead
EFSA's guide on ASF: what it is and how to protect domestic pigs from infection.