African swine fever is spreading like wildfire in Asia, but it’s because people are bringing contaminated pork home
Alberta is the only province with a control strategy — but it’s still in the pilot program phase
African swine fever outbreak fuelling price surge but if the disease comes here, it would be a nightmare
African swine fever outbreak fuelling price surge but if the disease comes here, it would be a nightmare
African swine fever could be a boon for the pork sector — if North American producers can keep the devastating disease at bay. “You always hate to make money at the expense of disease in other countries, but nonetheless, the opportunity is there,” said Brent Bushell, general manager of the Western Hog Exchange. The virulent […] Read more
There is a ‘clear risk’ the swiftly spreading disease could come here, says leading swine health vet
The disease is ravaging herds in China and Europe, and could come here through infected feed ingredients
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