Epidemiological Overview of African Swine Fever in Uganda (2001–2012)

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dc.contributor.authorAtuhaire, David Kalenzi
dc.contributor.authorOchwo, Sylvester
dc.contributor.authorAfayoa, Mathias
dc.contributor.authorMwiine, Frank Norbert
dc.contributor.authorArinaitwe, Eugene
dc.contributor.authorAdemun-Okurut, Rose Anna
dc.contributor.authorOkuni, Julius Boniface
dc.contributor.authorNanteza, Ann
dc.contributor.authorAyebazibwe, Christosom
dc.contributor.authorOkedi, Loyce
dc.contributor.authorOlaho-Mukani, William
dc.contributor.authorOjok, Lonzy
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-06T19:44:10Z
dc.date.available2023-03-06T19:44:10Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractAfrican swine fever (ASF) is a contagious viral disease, which can cause up to 100% mortality among domestic pigs. In Uganda there is paucity of information on the epidemiology of the disease, hence a study was carried out to elucidate the patterns of ASF outbreaks. Spatial and temporal analyses were performed with data collected monthly by the district veterinary officers (DVOs) and sent to the central administration at MAAIF from 2001 to 2012. Additionally, risk factors and the associated characteristics related to the disease were assessed based on semistructured questionnaires sent to the DVOs. A total of 388 ASF outbreaks were reported in 59 districts. Of these outbreaks, 201 (51.8%) were reported in districts adjacent to the national parks while 80 (20.6%) were adjacent to international borders. The number of reported ASF outbreaks changed over time and by geographical regions; however, no outbreak was reported in the North-Eastern region. ASF was ranked as second most important disease of pigs, and it occurred mostly during the dry season (𝑃 = 0.01). Pig movements due to trade (OR 15.5, CI 4.9–49.1) and restocking (OR 6.6, CI 2.5–17.3) were the major risk factors. ASF control strategies should focus on limiting pig movements in Ugandaen_US
dc.identifier.citationKalenzi Atuhaire, D., Ochwo, S., Afayoa, M., Norbert Mwiine, F., Kokas, I., Arinaitwe, E., ... & Ojok, L. (2013). Epidemiological overview of African swine fever in Uganda (2001–2012). Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2013.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/949638en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/8089
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherJournal of Veterinary Medicineen_US
dc.subjectEpidemiologicalen_US
dc.subjectAfrican Swine Feveren_US
dc.titleEpidemiological Overview of African Swine Fever in Uganda (2001–2012)en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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