We actively promote responsible piggery practices in all areas of our farming. In many places in West Africa it is quite common to see pigs, and for that matter, other types of animals freely roaming the roads and residences of the local community. These animals freely mix amongst themselves and with the local population. In the evening, animals and humans return home to sleep. It is also not uncommon for the owners of these animals to search backyards and barns for a missing swine or goat, when an animal fails to return. It is not rocket science to understand why African swine fever is so prevalent – causing immeasurable loss to small-holder farms year after year. Unfortunately, many of our governments in the region don’t care enough about pig production, and consequently do not have any plan to address the problem. Pig farmers are poorly trained or have not been trained at all. For all the benefits of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), we are not aware of any government policy in place for CPD.  The facts are that skilled, enthusiastic people are the most important part of a successful pig business.