African Swine Fever : Gap Analysis Report: November 2018

The Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance (GARA) aims to expand ASF research collaborations worldwide and maximize the use of resources and expertise to achieve its five strategic goals: 1. To facilitate research collaborations and serve as a communication gateway for the global ASF research community. 2. To conduct strategic research to increase our understanding of ASF. 3. To develop the next generation of control measures and strategies for their application. 4. To determine social and economic impacts of the new generation of improved ASF control 5. To provide evidence to inform development of policies for safe trade of animals and animal products in ASF-endemic areas. Additional information on the GARA and the work of the alliance can be found on the following website: http://www.ars.usda.gov/GARA The purpose of this ASF Gap Analysis Report is to assess current scientific knowledge and the available countermeasures to effectively control and mitigate the impact of an ASF outbreak in countries experiencing outbreaks, and also support global control and eradication initiatives in ASF-endemic countries. This ASF Gap Analysis Report is the compilation of four workshops organized by the GARA with the support of its partners.