This guideline provides guidance for government officials in defining surveillance objectives, establishing ASF-related case definitions and reporting criteria, providing examples of potential ASF surveillance methods, identifying various crucial factors in consideration of a surveillance system, and evaluating a surveillance system.

This guideline outlines the principles of an ASF clean chain system for smallholder pig producers in Southeast Asia. It provides recommendations on the practical application of good biosecurity management practices combined with traceability in smallholder pig systems necessary for the continued production and supply of commodities along the pork value chain irrespective of the prevailing ASF virus risk situation.

This guideline provides information on biosecurity, slaughtering and restocking practice in smallholder pig farming system which are designed for use by national and/or central veterinary authorities, farmers and relevant stakeholders, especially focusing on Southeast Asian pig industry.

HPAI subtypes H5N1 and H5N6 remain endemic in LaoPDR and are causing substantial loses to the poultry industry.The prevalence  of HPAI viruses detected in LBMs in Lao PDR was not significantly different from that previously reported in neighboring countries. Despite numerous attempts to reduce public health threat from HPAI subtype H5N1 and H5N6, the viruses are maintained in the poultry population. To minimize the risk of HPAIHPAI in both poultry and humans, we recommend continuous monitoring of viral loads and viral strains in the environment, safer value and production chains, and research on more effective antigenic vaccines.

This guideline provides guidance on planning and conducting pig culling and disposal operations in smallholder settings including other relevant actions, such as cleaning and disinfection of premises in the event of an ASF outbreak.