IARN — The markets are beginning to react to another case of African Swine Fever (ASF) appearing in a market herd of hogs in Germany. With Germany being a major competitor in the global pork market, this could be a good sign for the United States, as a ban on German pork would likely be put in place.
As ASF has been moving its way around the globe, we have been fortunate to keep it out of our shores. It has been as close as the Dominican Republic and Haiti, but our borders have yet to be crossed, thanks to the efforts of many organizations and individuals.
I had the chance to talk with Dr. Liz Wagstrom. She is the Chief Veterinarian for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). She talks about what efforts are being made in the United States to keep our neighbors from sharing this disease. This includes from the farm level, all the way to the national level.
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Photo courtesy of NPPC
