A virus wiped out Borneo s boars, leading to crocodile attacks on humans – but now they re back yahoo.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from yahoo.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
African Swine Fever is causing widespread devastation in the forests and communities of Borneo. A virulent and highly infectious virus is rapidly spreading among domestic and wild pig populations globally, causing widespread devastation in Asia, Europe, and Africa. With a fatality rate approaching
"Populations of wild pigs are crashing due to the spread of African swine fever (ASF), threatening the livelihoods of millions who depend on them for food, researchers warn. With a fatality rate of almost 100%, ASF has swept across Asia, Europe and Africa, devastating domestic and wild pig populations over the past 10 to 20 years."
Scientists called for urgent action as ASF threatens food security in Borneo. Read more here. Researchers warned that the spread of African swine fever (ASF) is decimating wild pig populations in Borneo, endangering the livelihoods of millions who rely on them for food.
KOTA KINABALU: The African Swine Fever (ASF) has not been given due caution despite the disease decimating the domestic and wild pig populations in Asia, Europe and Africa, say wildlife experts.