Chinas Pork Industry Again Faces An Outbreak Of African Swine Fever

a year ago 23/03/2023
  • The disease has plagued China for years, with an initial wave during 2018 and 2019 killing millions of pigs and leading to a dramatic decline in meat output.

    A surge in African swine fever infections in China is set to reduce hog output later this year, farm managers and analysts said this week, pushing up prices in the worlds top pork consumer as demand recovers.

    The hard to combat disease has plagued China for years, with an initial wave during 2018 and 2019 killing millions of pigs and lead... [see source for more information]