In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Mary-Louise Penrith, Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria, discusses the global response to African swine fever (ASF). She explains vaccine development efforts, outlines control strategies, and highlights the importance of cultural context in managing outbreaks. Learn what’s working in the ongoing battle against ASF. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Research on African swine fever has evolved beyond virology to include epidemiology, control strategies, and now behavioral insights."

Meet the guest: Dr. Mary-Louise Penrith holds a Ph.D. in Zoology and a DSc in Entomology, along with a veterinary degree from the University of Pretoria. Now an Extraordinary Professor in Veterinary Tropical Diseases at the University of Pretoria, she specializes in African swine fever and consults for international organizations. Her work emphasizes farmer-based ASF control in resource-limited settings.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:18) Introduction
• (06:21) ASF vaccine progress
• (10:10) Field concerns
• (15:11) Solutions for ASF
• (20:44) Research focus areas
• (25:42) Management practices and ASF
• (30:11) Final three questions

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