Analysts think African swine fever could decimate China’s hog herd, forcing it to significantly increase meat imports
African swine fever is about to unleash the most profound changes in meat and feedgrain markets that farmers will see in their lifetime, says a market analyst. Shawn Hackett, president of Hackett Financial Advisors, said a “pandemic of infection” in China is going to lead to surging demand and prices for North American meat products. […] Read moreTag Archives African swine fever — page 7
African swine fever could be tough to control
A European veterinarian says biosecurity includes strong perimeter fences around hog farms, which are rare in Canada
RED DEER — African swine fever is not likely to strike Canadian hog farms but if the deadly disease should appear, it could be uncontrollable. “Canada is no more at risk than it ever has been,” said Dr. John Carr, a European veterinary swine specialist. The greatest threat could be at the borders where security […] Read more
Pig disease runs amok, wild
A virus that is “probably the worst disease we have on this planet” for pigs is seeping into central Europe, spreading across Russia’s central Asian expanses and on the threshold of breaking into China. African Swine Fever (ASF) could devastate some of the world’s most important pig herds and provide Canada’s industry with market opportunities. […] Read more
