Articles tagged under: African Swine Fever

ASF Readiness

Published January 15, 2025

South Dakota State Veterinarian, Dr. Beth Thompson, addressed the 56th Annual South Dakota Pork Congress in Sioux Falls on Wednesday.  Thompson said she is confident the industry will be ready if and when African Swine Fever happens. "We have an…
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The Threat of African Swine Fever

Published March 17, 2023

The U.S. swine industry is keeping tabs on African Swine Fever movement across the globe. University of Minnesota Professor Jerry Shurson says an ASF outbreak would be devastating to the supply chain. "The economic consequences caused by ASF have already…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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