Geospatial analysis for strategic wildlife disease surveillance: African swine fever in South Korea (2019–2021)
Satoshi Ito,
Jaime Bosch,
Cecilia Aguilar-Vega
et al.
Abstract:Since the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) in South Korea in 2019, its spread, predominantly in wild boars, has been a significant concern. A key factor in this situation is the lack of identification of risk factors by surveillance bias. The unique orography, characterized by high mountains, complicates search efforts, leading to overlooked or delayed case detection and posing risks to the swine industry. Additionally, shared rivers with neighboring country present a continual threat of virus entry. … Show more
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