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An updated survey of African swine fever in Malawi

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 October 2009

J. M. Haresnape
Affiliation:
Central Veterinary Laboratory, PO Box 527, Lilongwe, Malawi
S. A. M. Lungu
Affiliation:
Central Veterinary Laboratory, PO Box 527, Lilongwe, Malawi
F. D. Mamu
Affiliation:
Central Veterinary Laboratory, PO Box 527, Lilongwe, Malawi
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Cases of African swine fever (ASF) confirmed in the laboratory in 1985 and 1986 and other data obtained since 1984, in particular an extension of the serological survey of free-ranging domestic pigs undertaken from 1981 to 1984, are presented to give an updated survey of the ASF situation in Malawi and a revised estimate of the ASF enzootic area. Evidence is presented that the area may include some border areas in Dedza and Ntcheu districts and may be expanding in some localities.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1987

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