Amendments to African Swine Fever Control Measures in England

Overview

We are consulting with you to seek views on Defra's proposals for amending the disease control measures for African Swine Fever (ASF) in England.

African swine fever (ASF) is an exotic notifiable disease affecting pigs, wild boar and other porcine animals, which spreads easily and causes high mortality.

The proposed new measures introduced through this legislative change focus on ASF regionalisation and additional disease control measures that will assist in reducing the spread of ASF virus further, enabling trade to resume or continue with trading partners. 

Why your views matter

This informal consultation is directed at stakeholders in the pig industry and associated processors across Great Britain that will be affected by changes to requirements in relation to animal disease control. The consultation is also aimed at bodies that may work with the government or industry as part of animal disease control.