African swine fever (ASF) was first described from what is today Kenya by Eustace Montgomery in 1921. This first publication includes some fantastic clinical trials, and this statement:
“…The precautions now being exercised beneficially show that under the conditions at present existing the disease is one which can in large measure be avoided”
We believe that Montgomery was absolutely correct in his conclusions made one hundred yeas ago – but still control is not achieved and ASF is today more present in the world than ever. In this seminar we would like to explore the global ASF situation in smallholder settings focusing on the hundred years of knowledge and, most importantly, aim forward and improve the understanding regarding what is actually hindering control to be achieved and Montgomery’s statemen to come true. We would further like to seize an unique opportunity of having one of the most important persons in ASF-research after Montgomery, Dr Mary-Louise Penrith, invited to present 100 years of ASF research.
Link to register: https://crdfglobal.zoom.us/webinar/register/1116345888086/WN_WKs6E5AfTbGNE-FUXlsqqw
Tentative program
Please note times are in CET.
Exploring the hurdles that remain for control of African swine fever in smallholder farming settings
Agenda (note all times in CET):
Dr. Erika Chenais, Chair
12:00 | Introduction and Welcome
Dr. Karl Stahl
1205 | One Hundred Years of ASF Research in Africa
Dr. Mary-Louise Penrith
12:50 | From Endemic Circulation in Sub-Saharan Africa to a Global Epidemic: ASF Goes Global
Dr. Karl Ståhl
Break
13:00 | ASF in Smallholder Settings in Europe – Time for a Change
Dr. Klaus Depner
13:30 | ASF in Smallholder Settings in Asia
Dr. Dirk Pfeiffer
Break
14:10 | Smallholder Farmers’ Priorities: ASF a Big Worry for Veterinarians, and One of Many for Smallholders
Dr. Klara Fischer
142:5 | Structural Factors Shaping Disease Control Decisions by Smallholder Livestock Farmers
Dr. Ayako Ebata
14:55 | Induvial Behaviour Factors Shaping Disease Control Decisions
Dr. Courtney Price
15:25 | Questions, Discussion and the Way Forward.
Moderated by Dr. Karl Ståhl, with all speakers
16:00 | Adjourn