Under Secretary Greg Ibach says USDA is stepping up surveillance to keep African Swine Fever from getting into the U.S.
“I think the most important thing that we’re doing from a USDA point of view is our coordination with the swine industry.” Ibach says USDA has increased border security and is using beagles to keep the disease out of the U.S.
Mary Kelpinksi with the Michigan Pork Producers Association says farmers need to step up biosecurity efforts including sourcing feed from areas not infected.
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