Articles tagged under: African Swine Fever
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…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…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…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…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…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…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…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…African Swine Fever Outbreaks Continue In China
Published October 16, 2018
More hogs in China are contracting the African swine fever. As of Monday, there are reports of a case impacting almost 20,000 pigs, the largest farm yet to report the virus. The Chinese government is taking emergency measures to prevent…