African swine fever

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African swine fever

See hog cholera.

African swine fever

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) Vet science a highly contagious fatal disease of pigs caused by a myxovirus. The disease is characterized by fever, blotches on the skin, depression, and lack of coordination

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