Other Ag News: Myth Busters: The Facts About How African Swine Fever (ASF) Spreads

Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 10:39am

Myth #1: ASF is the next human pandemic.

ASF is a highly contagious viral disease infecting wild and domestic pigs. It is NOT a threat to human health. The virus cannot spread from pigs to people— it cannot make people sick and is not a food safety concern.

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