Boehringer Ingelheim launches a tool to aid in the prevention of African swine fever
(WorldNews Germany)

Ingelheim, Germany, 17 December 2018 - Boehringer Ingelheim has developed ASF COMBAT (ASF Comprehensive Online Management and Biosecurity Assessment Tool). This tool enables pig producers to evaluate areas for biosecurity improvement on their farms by completing a short questionnaire based on ASF virus scientific literature and practical experience, intended to help reducing the ASF introduction risk level. ASF is a devastating viral infection of swine causing severe clinical disease and high mortality. The disease cannot be treated and currently no effective vaccines are available. ASF does not affect humans. On a daily basis, pig farms are facing multiple types of biosecurity risks, but...