African Swine Fever
ASF is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs.
STAR IDAZ Approach
African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly destructive viral disease that has a profound impact on the global swine industry. STAR IDAZ International Research Consortium (IRC) collaborates closely with the Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance (GARA) to develop strategic roadmaps for diagnostics, vaccines, and control strategies. These roadmaps are based on thorough gap analyses and expert workshops, with the aim of expediting research and development in critical areas. STAR IDAZ IRC and GARA work in unison to ensure that the most up-to-date scientific insights and innovations are incorporated into these roadmaps, which are regularly updated to address emerging challenges and research funding requirements.
Information
Working group
Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance (GARA)
The Global African Swine Fever Research Alliance (GARA) operates as STAR IDAZ IRC's working group for African Swine Fever (ASF). This partnership unites leading experts and institutions globally, dedicated to advancing research on ASF. Through GARA's leadership, the group coordinates international efforts, focusing on the development of advanced diagnostic tools, effective vaccines, and robust control strategies. GARA is pivotal in organising key workshops, driving global research initiatives, and facilitating knowledge exchange, ensuring a coordinated and effective response to the ASF challenge.
Reports
Reports and outcomes from meetings and workshops
Research roadmaps and gap analyses
Gap analysis summary
Research roadmaps for the development of candidate vaccines, control strategies, and diagnostic tests for African Swine Fever were developed and published in 2019. Key challenges and significant research gaps noted include achieving cross-protection against various strains of the ASF virus, improving the specificity and sensitivity of diagnostic tests, and understanding the mechanisms of immune response and virus persistence. Workshops and scientific meetings organized by GARA have played a crucial role in highlighting these gaps, leading to focused research efforts aimed at addressing them. The insights gained from these activities are continuously integrated into the STAR IDAZ roadmaps to guide future research and innovation.
Projects
Displaying 4 of 49 projects
VIEW ALL PROJECTSVaccines, diagnosis and epidemiology for control and prevention of African swine fever (SE1520)
Planned Completion date 31/12/2028
UK
Research, Development, Testing, and Technical Services to Advance the Technology Transfer of Veterinary Medical Countermeasures at the NBAF
Planned Completion date 21/06/2027
United States
Supporting African Swine Fever and Classical Swine Fever Research
Planned Completion date 14/09/2026
United States
Production of Master Seed Virus for Development of Vaccine Against African Swine Fever
Planned Completion date 31/08/2026
United States
Recent publications
Reports and outcomes from meetings and workshops
African Swine Fever: A One Health Perspective and Global Challenges
A comprehensive analysis of the current strategy for developing live attenuated vaccines against African swine fever: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The p15 protein is a promising immunogen for developing protective immunity against African swine fever virus
Progress Toward Antigenic Epitopes of African Swine Fever Virus and Their Identification