The 32nd World Pork Expo has been cancelled to prevent any potential for African swine fever to enter the U.S. swine herd, despite negligible risk associated with holding the event,
The health of the U.S. swine herd is paramount; the livelihoods of our producers depend on it. Prevention is our only defense against ASF, and NPPC will continue to do all it can to prevent its spread to the United States.” – David Herring, NPPC president
Source: Feedstuffs, April 10, 2019. Link.
Our farmers are highly export dependent,” Herring said. “An ASF outbreak would immediately close our export markets at a time when we are already facing serious trade headwinds.
INSIGHTS: The Animal Health Digest team applauds this decision as a judicious, intelligent one. Kudos!