| [african swine fever in russian federation]. | african swine fever (asf) is an infectious viral disease that causes high economic losses due to the necessity of depopulation of pigs in affected areas, sanitary measures, trade restrictions, etc. the virus (asfv) is relatively stable in the unprocessed meat products and environment. thus, large areas are at risk due to free movement of people and products. the asfv does not affect people and animals, except the wild and domestic pigs. some ticks can become infected and carry the virus for year ... | 2016 | 23248852 |