Regulations and Trade

Indirect Economic Impacts for the Pig Value Chain of Eradication Measures for African Swine Fever

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Abstract

African swine fever is an infectious disease affecting domestic pigs and wild boar with a case fatality rate approaching 100%. Countries and areas affected by ASF in either wild boar or domestic pigs face significant trade restrictions in placing pig meat on the market. Both the infection itself and the control and eradication measures have an important economic impact on the pig value chain. This economic impact can be divided into direct and indirect costs. Definitions of direct and indirect costs vary. However, we consider direct costs as those associated with the effects of the infection and disease itself, such as mortality or reduced fertility. Indirect costs are costs associated with the implementation of control and eradication measures and with restricted market access. Indirect costs for the pig value chain are therefore influenced by the policy and regulatory framework of the country or area where ASF occurs as well as of trading partners.

How to Cite:

Savioli, G., Vosough Ahmadi, B., Muñoz, V., Rosso, F., Buholzer, P. & Schuppers, M., (2023) “Indirect Economic Impacts for the Pig Value Chain of Eradication Measures for African Swine Fever”, SafePork 14(1).