AFS has not entered the U.S., thanks to continuing efforts to prevent this deadly swine disease from breaching the country’s borders. Yet, it is getting closer and shows no sign of stopping. This article gives an update on the global situation and USDA, APHIS and state efforts including surveillance of feral hogs.
Source: National Hog Farmer, February 12, 2024. Link.
The U.S. swine herd is a 100 percent naïve population and an introduction into any pigs in the U.S. would eliminate our export markets immediately . . . we export approximately 27 percent of the pork we produce.” – Harry Snelson, DVM