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News:Assam has reported the death of more than 1,300 pigs within a week due to the classical swine fever(CSF).

Facts:

Classical swine fever (CSF) also known as hog cholera is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild swine(pigs).It is caused by a virus of the genus Pestivirus of the family Flaviviridae.
Transmission:The most common method of transmission is through direct contact between healthy swine and those infected with CSF virus.
Humans are not affected by this virus.Swine are the only species known to be susceptible.
Treatment: Treatment is not attempted.Affected pigs must be slaughtered and the carcasses buried or incinerated.However, Vaccination can prevent the spread of the disease.