Displaying items by tag: AFRICAN SWINE FEVER

New Zealand’s pork sector is calling for a ban on pork imported from countries with African Swine Fever (ASF) until New Zealand has assurance that robust biosecurity protocols are in place in those nations impacted by the disease.

Scientists are calling for urgent action following the discovery of a new strain of swine flu.

The worsening outbreak of African swine fever throughout Asia and Europe has created a rare opportunity for New Zealand meat producers.

A new report warns that a virus decimating parts of the global pork industry could spread to more countries next year.

Farmers NZ-wide are being urged to lift their biosecurity – particularly on overseas travel and visitors – after a possible outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) was mooted in the Philippines earlier this month.

New Zealand Pork is questioning whether New Zealand is doing enough to protect against deadly diseases.