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African Swine Fever: Learnings from China & The Role of Feed in the Transmission of Viral Disease

African Swine Fever (ASF) continues to be the largest threat to global swine production in modern times. The swine industry in China has been forced to evolve to deal with this crisis and recovery is well underway. However, the risk of infection is ever present not only in China but in many other parts of the world where swine production is dominant.

In this webinar, we will hear from leading experts Dr. Wayne Johnson from Enable AgTech Consulting based in Beijing and Dr. Scott Dee from Pipestone Veterinary Services, USA along with leading swine scientist, Dr. Heng-Xiao Zhai from DSM who will be sharing insights into how the swine industry in China in particular is recovery from ASF and what the recent research is supporting around risk mitigation strategies to prevent further spread.

What you will learn:

  • ASF – How does the Chinese swine industry look today and how has the industry evolved in recent years to overcome the ASF crisis
  • Strategies to mitigate the risk of viral spread
  • Special focus on the role of feed as a potential viral vector
  • Examples of how swine producers can reduce the risk of viral disease transmission through feed
Source : DSM

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