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‘Big Picture’ View of ASF

Published March 6, 2020

African Swine Fever is a significant animal health issue, but the consequences go beyond that. Okabena, Minnesota pig farmer Larry Liepold says it could impact the structure of the swine industry. "My big picture look at it is let's see…

USDA Announces ASF Preparation Protocols

Published March 6, 2020

USDA’s priority is to keep African Swine Fever out of the country, but plans have been announced regarding preparations for the disease if it would be found. USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach made that announcement at…

Additional ASF Prevention Measures Needed

Published February 20, 2020

The National Pork Producers Council and 30 state pork producer associations are asking Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to take additional prevention measures for African Swine Fever. The groups want USDA to restrict imports of organic soy products for animal feed…

Seeking Funds for U of M Diagnostic Lab

Published February 19, 2020

The Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Committee has approved a $675,000 appropriation to improve the University of Minnesota’s diagnostic lab. The enhancements to the lab would be beneficial if a foreign animal disease, like African Swine Fever or Foot and…

World Pork Expo is Back in 2020

Published February 12, 2020

After a brief hiatus, the World Pork Expo is back June 3-5 at the Iowa State Fair Grounds. Precautionary measures were taking with the 2019 Expo due to the outbreak of African swine fever in Asian countries. This year’s gathering…

Approval Sought for Border Protection

Published January 27, 2020

More than 70 agriculture groups are asking the House Homeland Security Committee to authorize funding for additional agricultural inspectors at international ports of entry. Similar legislation passed by unanimous consent in the Senate last fall. The bill calls for $222…

ASF News Prompted Swine Herd Expansion

Published December 26, 2019

The United States is clearly in an expansion phase for pork production. Bob Brown Consulting President Bob Brown says this growth began in the summer of 2018. "Looking at the last 28 weeks of hog slaughter, the fiscal year hog…

U.S. Pork Production Expected to Stay Strong

Published December 24, 2019

Steiner Consulting Group senior analyst Altin Kalo says USDA's breeding hog number points to another year of record pork production. "The growth has gone to states that aren't the largest pork producers," says Kalo. "The biggest growth was in Illinois.…

The Growing Impact of African Swine Fever

Published November 18, 2019

Two years ago, African Swine Fever wasn’t high on the radar for the livestock industry. Now, the World Organization for Animal Health says 25 percent of the world’s pigs are expected to die from African swine fever. University of Minnesota…

UMN Study Focuses on ASF Threat

Published October 25, 2019

A new study from the University of Minnesota says the risk of African Swine Fever in the U.S. has doubled since the outbreak began last year in China. Study co-author and Center for Animal Health and Food Safety Director Andres…

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‘Big Picture’ View of ASF

USDA Announces ASF Preparation Protocols

Additional ASF Prevention Measures Needed

Seeking Funds for U of M Diagnostic Lab

World Pork Expo is Back in 2020

Approval Sought for Border Protection

ASF News Prompted Swine Herd Expansion

U.S. Pork Production Expected to Stay Strong

The Growing Impact of African Swine Fever

UMN Study Focuses on ASF Threat

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