ASF is an extremely contagious and deadly disease in pigs and wild boars, which leads to 100% mortality in affected animals. The African swine fever virus (ASFV) belongs to genus Asfivirus under the family Asfarviridae. It can spread by direct contact with infected animals or indirect contact through contaminated fomites, farm workers, etc. The disease spreads rapidly, often affecting entire pig populations within a short time. The clinical signs which are commonly seen are sudden onset of high fever, bluish red discoloration of the skin, lethargy, loss of appetite. Characteristic lesions like splenomegaly, haemorrhages of lymph nodes and internal organs are observed. Strict biosecurity measures must be maintained to prevent the entry of pathogens inside the farm. Infected animals must be culled and buried deeply, while contaminated sheds and farm premises should be thoroughly disinfected.