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Teschen disease affects pigs.

It doesn鈥檛 affect humans.

There have been no outbreaks of Teschen disease in western Europe since 1980. A less severe form of the disease called Talfan has occurred in Great Britain.

How to spot Teschen disease

The disease can affect pigs of all ages.

The early clinical signs are:

• fever
• loss of appetite
• lack of energy
• lack of co-ordination

Affected pigs may also:

• grind their teeth
• suffer convulsions
• lose their voice
• smack their lips
• suffer paralysis

The disease affects pigs suddenly. Many lose the ability to move and may die within 3 or 4 days. It is often fatal, though mildly affected animals may survive.

How Teschen disease is spread

Teschen disease is spread by:

• contact with infected pigs or their faeces
• contact with anything that鈥檚 contaminated, eg equipment, vehicles or people

Preventing and controlling Teschen disease

You can help to prevent Teschen disease by practising strict biosecurity on your premises.

If you report suspicion of Teschen disease, APHA vets will investigate.

If Teschen disease is confirmed, the outbreak will be controlled in line with the contingency plan for exotic notifiable diseases.

Further information on prevention and control

Controls to prevent disease

What happens when a notifiable disease is suspected or confirmed

Legislation relating to Teschen disease

The main domestic legislation on Teschen disease is the .

Further information on prevention and control

Controls to prevent disease

What happens when a notifiable disease is suspected or confirmed