Control / vaccines
There are no commercial vaccines experimental vaccines have been developed.
Because this disease can be confused with FMD, the aim should be to eradicate it. Eradication involves the depopulation of infected herds with disinfection of premises with strong alkalies. Repopulation should be partial and should be done 3 months after depopulation. Control of pig movements, sterilisation of swills and fomites are essential to successful eradication.