National Pork Board says “clock is ticking” if African swine fever reaches U.S.

National Pork Board says “clock is ticking” if African swine fever reaches U.S.

The National Pork Board warns the impact of a domestic outbreak of African swine fever could be catastrophic to U.S. pig farmers.

Director of swine health Dr. Patrick Webb says a recent 10-year analysis estimates the pork and beef industries would lose nearly $80 million and the workforce could see job losses of 60,000 if ASF is discovered in the U.S. hog herd.

“If we have a confirmed case of African swine fever, the clock is ticking.

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