Articles tagged under: African Swine Fever
USDA Boosts Efforts to Prevent U.S. ASF Outbreak
Published May 16, 2019
The USDA says it will implement additional measures to help U.S. pork producers monitor for African swine fever. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will be working with the swine industry on testing. The National Pork Producers Council is…MN Researchers Explore Gaps in Feed Supply Chain
Published April 24, 2019
With the outbreak of African swine fever, U.S. pork producers are expressing concern about the safety of imported feed ingredients coming from China. One area of interest is vitamins. According to a Rabobank report, University of Minnesota Swine Nutrition Professor…Biosecurity Efforts Grow to Address African Swine Fever
Published April 12, 2019
The African swine fever situation isn’t improving in China. Pipestone Holdings veterinarian Gordon Spronk is back in the U.S. following a trip to the country in late March and says China is trying to improve biosecurity via transport systems. "They've…An Opportunity to Meet China’s Protein Demand
Published April 12, 2019
As African swine fever spreads, Rabobank predicts a loss of 25 to 35 percent for 2019 Chinese pork production. The country will need to import more protein, not just pork, from around the world to meet demand. Rabobank Senior Protein…World Pork Expo 2019 Canceled
Published April 10, 2019
The National Pork Producers Council announced the 2019 World Pork Expo has been canceled. The decision comes as African swine fever continues to spread in China and other parts of Asia. Currently there is no vaccine for the disease, prompting…African Swine Fever Spreads to Cambodia
Published April 3, 2019
The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) is reporting the first case of African Swine Fever in Cambodia, resulting in the culling of 500 hogs. OIE says origin of the outbreak is unknown and African Swine Fever continues to spread…U.S. Hog Industry On Alert for African Swine Fever
Published March 22, 2019
As African Swine Fever spreads through Asia and Eastern Europe, U.S. hog producers are being asked to boost biosecurity measures and monitor hog herds. USDA Chief Veterinarian Jack Shere says be vigilant. "If your pigs are sick, report immediately," he…Pork Industry Seeks to Better Understand African Swine Fever
Published March 18, 2019
China’s pig herd declined 16.6 percent in February compared to one year ago, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China. That loss is attributed to African Swine Fever, a contagious virus that’s…ASF is Likely “A Bigger Problem”
Published March 18, 2019
The Swine Health Information Center in Ames, Iowa is closely watching the African Swine Fever reports from the Chinese government and people on the ground. Executive Director Paul Sundberg says ASF is likely a bigger problem than what’s being reported.…