Feral pigs as a reservoir for zoonotic and transboundary diseases in the Western Pacific Region

Feral pigs are known as triple-threat pests due to their impact on health, agriculture and the ecosystem. Recent emerging infectious disease outbreaks have emphasized their role as reservoirs and amplifiers of disease and highlight the need for increased surveillance in the Western Pacific Region.

Bibliographic Details

Published in:	Western Pacific Surveillance and Response
Main Authors:	Andrew M Adamu, Cadhla Firth, Bruce Gummow, Roslyn I Hickson, Andrew J Hoskins, Paul F Horwood
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific 2024-03-01
Subjects:	animals feral pigs zoonoses surveillance one health
Online Access:	https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/1114