Classical Swine Fever
Classical swine fever (CSF) is a contagious viral disease of pigs. Classical swine fever poses a severe threat to animal welfare and affects productivity. It affects both domestic and feral pigs, but is no threat to humans.
Classical Swine Fever can be spread by:
- direct contact with infected pigs.
- contact with body secretions and animal waste from infected animals.
- infected material carried on vehicles, equipment, pens, feed, hands, boots, clothing, among other livestock, birds and flies.
At the first sign of disease, isolate sick animals and stop all livestock movement. If you suspect Classical Swine Fever you must by law (The Classical Swine Fever (Scotland) Order 2003) notify your local Animal Health Office immediately.
Current Status in Scotland
No cases within Scotland.