As concerns grow over recent outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) in parts of Nigeria, Leadway Assurance is calling on pig farmers to strengthen biosecurity measures to protect their livestock and reduce the risk of devastating disease outbreaks.
African Swine Fever is a highly contagious viral disease that affects pigs and can spread rapidly through herds, often resulting in significant mortality and severe financial losses for farmers. While the disease poses no risk to human health, there is currently no approved treatment or commercially available vaccine, making prevention through strict biosecurity the most effective line of defence.
In response, Leadway has issued a comprehensive risk advisory to pig farmers, outlining practical measures to help prevent the introduction and spread of the disease. The advisory encourages farmers to tighten access to their farms, quarantine newly introduced pigs, strengthen cleaning and disinfection practices, monitor livestock for early signs of infection, and promptly report suspected cases to the appropriate veterinary authorities.
Speaking on the need for heightened vigilance, Ayoola Fatona, global head of Agricultural Risk Solutions at Leadway Assurance, said the outbreak serves as an important reminder that proactive risk management is just as critical as financial protection.
