1. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE COFFE SHOP PRESENTATION November 14, 2018
Rod Hall, DVM
State Veterinarian
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry

2. Points to discuss
African Swine Fever
Swine testing and ID

3. AFRICAN SWINE FEVER Foreign Animal Disease Only affects swine Symptoms
Never seen in United States
Only affects swine
Can kill up to 100% of swine
No vaccine
Symptoms
High Fever
Hemorrhagic disease

4. African swine fever Outbreak began in China in August
Majority of our vitamins and minerals are imported from China
Smaller outbreak in eastern Europe
Found in wild boar

5. African swine fever Virus is very hardy Very concerning
Can live in feedstuffs for a month or more
Very concerning
Euthanasia of large numbers in houses
Disposal of large numbers
Feral swine

6. Swine testing and id Swine tested after December 1
Allows them to show through OYE
Must be identified with an electronic 840 tag
Tag must be applied before or at the time of testing
Do not combine 840 and OYE tags
OYE is not an official tag
Proper application is important
sent with more information

7. Swine testing and id Proper tag application
Place as deep in the ear as possible but don’t impinge on the cartilage ribs
Use proper tag applicator
Apply tag with thick part to inside of ear
Dip tag in disinfectant to help prevent infection

8. Swine testing and id

9. Questions?