IARN — Starting back in 2020, the National Pork Board’s African swine fever working group was reviewing various on-farm preparedness efforts. ASF is a tough virus to get rid of, especially since pig carcasses can still transmit the virus if they aren’t properly disposed of. Dr. Lisa Becton, NPB director of swine health, said the Checkoff helped to fund a study that took a look at ASF survivability.
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