Classical swine
fever (hog cholera) in wild boar in Europe
Classical swine fever (CSF) is of increasing concern in Europe where wild
boar appear to play an important epidemiological role. In most parts of
the continent, demographic trends are on the increase, due to improvement
in game management. As a result of higher densities, populations become
more susceptible to various infectious diseases, among which CSF is cause
for particular concern. Wild boar do not appear to be a classic reservoir
in most cases, but nevertheless may perpetuate foci of infection over the
long term, constituting a real threat for the pig farming industry. M.
Artois et al
