13 Aug African swine fever inches closer to U.S.; State Veterinarian’s Office to host webinars
An African swine fever outbreak in hogs just off the U.S. coast in the Dominican Republic has U.S. officials escalating efforts to make sure the virus does not reach the U.S. pork industry.
ASF has been circulating in Asia and parts of Europe for the past several years. This detection of ASF in the Dominican Republic marks the first detection in the Western hemisphere in nearly 40 years. ASF is not a threat to human health, cannot be transmitted from pigs to humans, and it is not a food safety issue.
The State Veterinarian’s Office will be hosting two webinars the week of August 16 to provide information and updates on the virus.
Commercial Swine Industry and Veterinary Webinar
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
This webinar will cover African swine fever, secure pork supply, the U.S. SHIP pilot program, and what to expect during a foreign animal disease investigation. The session will include an open Q&A with industry leaders. Get more information.
Exhibition and Backyard Webinar
Thursday, August 19, 2021 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
This webinar will cover African swine fever, biosecurity, and what owners and veterinarians can do to protect backyard premises. Get more information.