ASF proyects
PROCINORTE’s Commitment to Preventing and Controlling Animal Diseases
PROCINORTE is committed to fighting animal diseases. A notable example of this is its efforts to combat African Swine Fever. Between 2022-2024 PROCINORTE, in collaboration with USDA/ARS, has supported different research projects by international scientists.
Learn more about the 11 funded collaborative projects from Mexico, Brazil, St Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica.
Development of a quantitative operational risk assessment tool to evaluate the risk of introduction of African Swine Fever to Mexico
Collaborators: SENASICA, Mexico, and CADMS UC Davis, US
This project aims to develop a web platform for ASF risk analysis in Mexico, focusing on risk pathways, livestock movement, and GIS-based spatial analysis. It enhances SENASICA’s capabilities with interactive tools and institutional data integration.
Evaluation of the risk of introduction and enhancement of surveillance and control strategies for African swine fever (ASF) in Trinidad and Tobago
Collaborators: University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, and UC Davis, United States
The project enhances ASF surveillance through risk analysis tools, stakeholder consultations, and a dashboard for risk estimation. These efforts improve ASF risk assessment, supporting timely, effective outbreak responses and management strategies.
Risk assessment of re-entry of Classical Swine Fever (CSF) into Trinidad and Tobago and the development of an early warning system to detect CSF incursions in Trinidad and Tobago
Collaborators: University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, and UC Davis, United States
The project investigates CSF risk pathways, implements an early warning system, and trains stakeholders in disease recognition. These actions improve surveillance, reduce CSF re-entry risks, and enable early detection and outbreak control.
Bridging Knowledge Gap in ASF Diagnostics in the Caribbean Region (Grenada)
Collaborators: St. George's University, Grenada, California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) Lab System (host)
The project enhances ASF diagnostic and research capabilities through training, tool evaluation, and recommendations. Achievements include multiplex PCR evaluation and stakeholder engagement, advancing regional ASF outbreak preparedness and knowledge transfer.
Improving Preparedness for ASF in the Caribbean (Saint Kitts and Nevis)
Collaborators: Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (St Kitts and Nevis), UC Davis (US), and the University of West Indies (Trinidad and Tobago)
The project strengthens ASF preparedness through participatory methods, including a multistakeholder workshop, surveys on ASF knowledge and practices, and a literature review. These efforts enhance risk communication, stakeholder engagement, and proactive disease management strategies.
