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Russia bans pig import from five regions of Japan

  • 28 Feb 11:48

Rosselkhoznadzor has introduced a temporary ban on import of Japanese pork from five prefectures of the country. The import of pigs from five regions of Japan is prohibited to Russia, reports rosng.ru. These are the regions of Aichi, Gifu, Nagano, Osaka and Shiga. On their territory the Russian veterinary services have documented cases of classical swine fever (CSF). This information came from the International Bureau of Epizootic. The Russian side has already banned the transportation of live pigs from these territories, as well as their embryos and meat and skins. The exception will be products that have undergone thermal and other processing, during which the viability. Read more...

10 Key questions about the risk of ASF

  • 9 Oct 07:12

African Swine Fever made its entrance into Western Europe as well as China this fall, causing a lot of nervousness amongst pig professionals worldwide, even in North America. Time to make clear where the real risks are. Pig Progress editor Vincent ter Beek enquired with ASF experts in various countries and summarised his take in this overview. (Photo: Hans Banus) African Swine Fever made its entrance into Western Europe as well as China this fall, causing a lot of nervousness amongst pig professionals worldwide, even in North America. Time to make clear where the real risks are. Pig Progress editor Vincent ter Beek enquired with ASF experts in various countries and. Read more...