Empowering communities and smallholder pig farmers to build resilience against African swine fever (ASF) - 12 March 2025, Bangkok, Thailand
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Empowering Communities and Smallholder Pig Farmers to Build Resilience Against African Swine Fever is a session at VIV Asia 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. This session addresses the challenges posed by African swine fever. This devastating disease affects domestic and wild pigs while threatening the livelihoods and food security of smallholder pig farmers in Southeast Asia. The publication outlines an innovative approach the Food and Agriculture Organization developed to enhance biosecurity practices through active community participation. The initiative has been implemented in pilot projects across Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the Philippines and Thailand. Participants in the session include animal health professionals, academic experts, local government representatives, and beneficiary farmers who share their field experiences. The session provides a platform to discuss challenges, exchange knowledge, and showcase best practices in building resilience against animal diseases. The presentation emphasizes the importance of preventive measures in animal production systems and the role of community engagement in sustaining effective biosecurity practices. By sharing these experiences, the session aims to promote innovation in animal health management and support sustainable farming practices. This publication contributes to increasing stakeholder awareness and enhancing collaboration among diverse partners committed to safeguarding agricultural livelihoods and ensuring regional food security.