This course, designed specifically for pig farming in Asia, aims to raise awareness of African swine fever (ASF) and build capacity of smallholder pig farmers and field workers to effectively manage ASF. It uses a fictional story to emphasize scenario-based learning to apply FAO’s Good Emergency Management Practice (GEMP) principles, including preparedness, prevention, detection, response, and recovery.
Study time
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2 hours.
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Languages currently available
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Target audience
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Individuals seeking a fundamental understanding of ASF, with a particular focus on field workers. The course is specifically designed for the context of pig farming in Asia.
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Learning objectives
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- Describe the principles of FAO’s GEMP for ASF.
- Identify surveillance objectives and methods for early detection of ASF.
- List biosecurity measures for smallholder farms.
- Identify key factors for determining the most suitable approach for culling and carcass disposal.
- Identify the requirements for the recovery phase of an ASF emergency management plan.
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Course structure
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The course consists of seven short scenario-based modules.
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Topics covered
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- Introduction: ASF in smallholder pig farming.
- Planning.
- Prevention and detection.
- Outbreak response.
- Farm biosecurity.
- Culling and disposal.
- Recovery.
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