Division 1

For detection of classical swine fever virus, antigen or genome from dead or euthanised pigs, tonsils, spleen and kidney tissues are the most suitable samples. In addition, it is recommended to collect two samples of other lymphatic tissues, such as the retro-pharyngeal, parotid, mandibular or mesenteric lymph nodes and a sample of ileum. In case of autolysed carcasses, an entire long bone or the sternum is the specimen of choice.