Effectiveness of an Herbal Remedy for Treating and Preventing African Swine Fever in Real-World Setting

Backgound African swine fever (ASF) is a highly infectious disease affecting pigs, caused by the African swine fever virus (ASFV), which results in a 100% mortality rate. Due to the absence of safe and effective vaccines and antiviral treatments, culling remains the primary strategy for managing ASF outbreaks. Recent studies suggest that Marecipe AV，a herbal therapeutic may provide significant therapeutic benefits against severe viral infections in both animals and humans. Methods This study evaluates the therapeutic and preventive effects of Marecipe AV in a real-world setting by comparing mortality rates, infection rates, and weight gain trajectories among pigs infected with ASF, both with and without the intervention of Marecipe AV. Results The mortality rate among domestic pigs infected with ASF and treated with Marecipe AV was 0%, in stark contrast to the 100% mortality rate observed in the untreated group. Remarkably, all treated domestic pigs, including those exhibiting severe ASF symptoms, demonstrated rapid recovery within 5 to 7 days following treatment. Furthermore, the incidence of ASF in the Marecipe AV prophylaxis group was 0%, while the untreated group experienced a 100% infection rate. Importantly, there was no adverse effect on the weight gain trajectory of domestic pigs receiving prophylactic treatment with Marecipe AV. Conclusion Marecipe AV herbal therapeutics has shown remarkable effectiveness in both the treatment and prevention of ASF. Utilizing Marecipe AV herbal therapy can lead to complete control of ASF.