True/False: Because ASF causes high morbidity but low mortality, the main impact of an ASF outbreak on the swine industry is increased number of days to market.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Not enough information
• D. It depends

Answer: (A)

The main idea tested is how African swine fever affects the swine industry economically and in production, focusing on how severe outbreaks behave in naive pig populations. ASF is highly lethal in susceptible herds, so outbreaks typically cause very high mortality along with rapid spread and stringent control measures. Because of this, the biggest impact is the loss of animals, culling, and enduring trade restrictions, not simply a longer time to bring animals to market. The statement that ASF causes high morbidity but low mortality is incorrect; the disease often has both high morbidity and high mortality, leading to drastic reductions in herd size and major economic disruption. Days to market may be affected as a secondary consequence, but it is not the primary impact of an ASF outbreak.