# Pig diseases: Know the differences between African swine fever, classical swine fever and swine flu to avoid incorrect interpretation and confusion – ProAgri Media

> A University of Pretoria veterinary professor explains the differences between African swine fever, classical swine fever and swine flu. The article notes that the three diseases are often confused, which can lead to poor outbreak management. It sets out the different viral causes of each.

- Date: 2023-03-02 · published 2023-03-02T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/16202-pig-diseases-know-the-differences-between-african-swine-fever-classical-swine
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md), [Chicken](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CHICKEN.md), [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md)

## Why it matters

Correct disease identification matters for trade bans and herd management, which affect pork supply and feed demand. This is an educational piece without a new market event.

## Similar past events

| Commodity | Date | Event | 5-day % | 20-day % |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| HOGS | 2019-03-07 | [African swine fever spreads to nine Vietnam provinces, ‘unpredictable’ - VnExpress International](https://feedsoft.ai/events/59963-african-swine-fever-spreads-to-nine-vietnam-provinces-unpredictable-vnexpress.md) | +6.7% | +36.3% |
| HOGS | 2021-09-15 | [African swine fever reaches the Caribbean \| American Veterinary Medical Association](https://feedsoft.ai/events/44946-african-swine-fever-reaches-the-caribbean-american-veterinary-medical.md) | +1.4% | +3.1% |
| HOGS | 2026-01-17 | [African Swine Fever Confirmed and Avian Influenza Spreads... Government Steps Up Quarantine Measures - The Asia Business Daily](https://feedsoft.ai/events/15939-african-swine-fever-confirmed-and-avian-influenza-spreads-government-steps-up.md) | +1.3% | +2.1% |
| HOGS | 2023-11-29 | [African swine fever - Articles \| The National Provisioner](https://feedsoft.ai/events/16141-african-swine-fever-articles-the-national-provisioner.md) | -1.9% | -1.6% |
| HOGS | 2018-05-07 | [Why African Swine Fever could be pigs' next big threat - Agriland.ie](https://feedsoft.ai/events/64899-why-african-swine-fever-could-be-pigs-next-big-threat-agriland-ie.md) | -1.0% | +12.9% |
| SBM | 2019-03-07 | [African swine fever spreads to nine Vietnam provinces, ‘unpredictable’ - VnExpress International](https://feedsoft.ai/events/59963-african-swine-fever-spreads-to-nine-vietnam-provinces-unpredictable-vnexpress.md) | -0.5% | +3.0% |
| SBM | 2026-01-17 | [African Swine Fever Confirmed and Avian Influenza Spreads... Government Steps Up Quarantine Measures - The Asia Business Daily](https://feedsoft.ai/events/15939-african-swine-fever-confirmed-and-avian-influenza-spreads-government-steps-up.md) | +2.0% | +5.5% |
| SBM | 2019-08-21 | [Simulation exercise: Avian influenza, African swine fever and classical swine fever in Costa Rica - WOAH - World Organisation for Animal Health](https://feedsoft.ai/events/57469-simulation-exercise-avian-influenza-african-swine-fever-and-classical-swine.md) | -0.9% | -0.8% |

## Sources

- proagrimedia.com: https://www.proagrimedia.com/livestock/pig-diseases-know-the-differences-between-african-swine-fever-classical-swine-fever-and-swine-flu-to-avoid-incorrect-interpretation-and-confusion/

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