Al Wulfekuhle | Feb 05, 2021
Living through COVID-19 has made everyone aware of something pork producers have known for some time: severe, negative economic impacts and supply chain constraints result when a foreign disease enters the country.
If a foreign animal disease (FAD) such as African swine fever (ASF), foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), or classical swine fever (CSV) were to enter the U.S. swine herd, it would cause billions of dollars in losses and lead to an immediate loss of export markets. To prevent such a scenario, we need to ensure the U.S. remains vigilant to protect agriculture from foreign animal diseases.