Simulation of spread of African swine fever, including the effects of residues from dead animals

To study the spread of African swine fever (ASF) within a pig unit and the impact of unit size on ASF spread, a simulation model was created. In the model, an animal can be in one of the following stages: susceptible, latent, subclinical, clinical or recovered. Animals can be infectious during the s...

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Main Authors: Tariq eHalasa, Anette eBoklund, Anette eBøtner, Nils eToft, Hans-Hermann eThulke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
ASF
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fvets.2016.00006/full