Articles tagged under: African Swine Fever

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.…

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Chinese Pork Stopped at the Port

Published March 18, 2019

One-million pounds of Chinese pork has been seized by U.S. Customs at the Newark, New Jersey Port of Entry. The pork was being smuggled within more than 50 shipping containers. Due to African Swine Fever, the meat is not allowed…

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China Pork Demand a Wildcard

Published March 18, 2019

After months of unknowns of how or when African Swine Fever could bring more demand of U.S. pork, the U.S. is reporting sales of approximately 24,000 metric tons of pork to China. The purchase is considered one of the highest…

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China Buys U.S. Pork

Published March 15, 2019

The U.S. sold approximately 24,000 metric tons of pork to China in the latest reporting week. This was the first significant Chinese purchase of U.S. pork in two years. China is facing a serious problem with African Swine Fever and…

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Additional Steps Taken to Prevent African Swine Fever

Published March 6, 2019

USDA is ramping up its efforts to prevent African Swine Fever from entry in the United States. The coordinated approach includes additional surveillance at key points of entry in the country and increased awareness about on-farm biosecurity. These steps are…

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Updates on African Swine Fever Impacting Grain Markets

Published February 15, 2019

As more reports that China is understating the impact of its African Swine Fever outbreak surface, Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn remains cautious about China’s African Swine Fever numbers. "China doesn't report things very well." Van Ahn…

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Chinese Hog Numbers Continue to Decline

Published January 17, 2019

According to an analysis from Rabobank, China’s hog population will decline ten-to-20 percent by the end of this year. That drop is due to the ongoing problem with African Swine Fever. The disease continues to spread and has now hit…

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China Taking Steps to Increase ASF Reporting

Published November 26, 2018

The Chinese agriculture ministry is taking steps to increase reporting of African Swine Fever cases in the country. Experts suspect that the 60 outbreaks reported in 18 Chinese provinces may not be an accurate number. The ministry has made it…

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Another African Swine Fever Outbreak

Published November 16, 2018

Reports from China of a wild boar having African Swine Fever could have major implications for China’s hog supply. Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says it's devastating. “The largest percentage of hog farmers in China have smaller herds…

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What Is African Swine Fever?

Published October 16, 2018

African swine fever is contagious and can impact all hogs, making the virus devastating to producers. South Dakota State University Extension veterinarian Dr. Russ Daly says the virus can also survive outside of hogs one month, easily. "It is resistant…

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