In 2021, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
announced the detection of African swine fever (ASF) in the Dominican Republic
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How to Report Sick Swine
African swine fever is a foreign animal disease, and increased biosecurity and vigilance are warranted. Please report any sick swine with clinical signs consistent with African swine fever to the State Veterinarian’s Office by emailing RAD@FDACS.gov or calling (850) 410-0900 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) or 1-800-342-5869 (after hours). You can also file a report online.
Clinical Signs
Clinical signs of African swine fever in swine can include: reddening of the skin, listlessness, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, conjunctivitis, lack of an escape response, trembling, complete loss of hind leg functioning, and high death loss.
