African swine fever

African swine fever (ASF) is a viral disease that only impacts pigs. As it spreads around the globe, it poses a significant risk to the health of the Canadian swine herd, the pork industry 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.

Key facts

• ASF has never been found in Canada
• ASF does not infect humans
• Canadian pork is safe to eat

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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Latest news

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada launches African Swine Fever prevention and preparedness program
  2022-11-16
• Government of Canada announces up to $45.3 million to enhance African swine fever prevention and preparedness
  2022-08-26
• Canada's National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease designated as a World Organization for Animal Health Reference Laboratory for African swine fever
  2022-06-16
• All statements and updates

Related links

• Organisations collaborating with Canada to reduce the risk of ASF
• Animal biosecurity
• Reporting animal diseases
• What I can bring into Canada
• Documentation from the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association on African Swine Fever (ASF)

Services and information

Government of Canada action

What the Government of Canada is doing to keep African Swine Fever 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 African swine fever.

Travellers

How you can prevent bringing contaminated food, clothing and equipment to Canada.

Importers

Import requirements for feed and live animals, animal products and by-products.

Hunters

Take precautions if you come into contact with wild pigs.

Pig owners

Whether kept as pets or farm animals, all pigs are susceptible to African swine fever. Find out how to protect them from getting and spreading this serious pig disease.

Veterinarians

Educating pig owners, providing guidance on biosecurity and identifying suspect cases of ASF.

Videos

EFSA's guide on ASF: what it is and how to protect domestic pigs from infection.

Infographics

ASF can have a devastating effect on a swine herd. On-farm biosecurity is key to prevent diseases from developing and spreading.

African swine fever poses a significant risk to the Canadian pork industry and the Canadian economy.

All varieties of pigs, whether kept as pets, companion animals or farm animals, are susceptible to the same serious diseases.