Articles tagged under: African Swine Fever
ASF Makes Headlines at Pork Industry Forum
Published March 13, 2023
The National Pork Industry Forum was held in Orlando. National Pork Producers Council President Terry Wolters, who farms near Pipestone, Minnesota, said African Swine Fever preparedness was discussed. If ASF would be confirmed in the United States, Wolters said it…UM Researchers Announce ASF Breakthrough
Published February 14, 2023
University of Minnesota researchers have identified a breakthrough in in its efforts to develop mitigation strategies against African Swine Fever. University of Minnesota Associate Professor Declan Schroeder says a new study found ASF was able to survive up to 100…ASF Prevention
Published July 20, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the USDA, National Pork Producers Council and the Philippines Agriculture Department to launch a new program to help address African swine fever. According to the NPPC, the new program helps the Philippines…ASF Vaccine Developed in Vietnam
Published June 2, 2022
Vietnam is first country to develop an African Swine Fever vaccine for pigs. The United States has partnered with Vietnam on this project since November 2019. This vaccine will eventually be available for export, but the timeline was not announced.China’s Hog Farmers Suffering Record Losses
Published March 30, 2022
The downturn in China’s hog market follows a period of huge profits for many farmers. After African Swine Fever swept through the country three years ago and sent prices soaring, U.S. Meat Export Federation Economist Erin Borror says China historically…Pork Market Still Reeling from African Swine Fever
Published January 23, 2022
China’s hog industry has overgone an evolution after the African Swine Fever swept through the country. Now, with the shift to feeding hogs in larger facilities up to 12 stories high, Aimpoint Research Chief Economist Gregg Doud says China has…USDA Under Secretary Stops by National FFA Convention
Published October 29, 2021
Almost three months after being confirmed, USDA’s Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jennifer Moffitt is traveling and meeting with the agriculture industry. Moffitt attended National FFA Convention on Thursday. She says there are a few key issues to…ASF Confirmed in Haiti
Published September 27, 2021
The one positive African Swine Fever case is not surprising with Haiti bordering the Dominican Republic and the DR detected ASF three months ago. USDA is cooperating with both countries on the response and mitigation effort.Recognizing the Risk of ASF
Published August 10, 2021
African Swine Fever continues to spread in the Dominican Republic. "The Dominican Republic is close; a lot closer than China, Europe or Africa where ASF has been endemic for a while," said Dr. Jerry Torrison, veterinarian, University of Minnesota. "It…