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Porkpod: The threat of foreign animal diseases is always present. Pork producers must remain vigilant

Date: September 8, 2015

Length: 6:41

Speaker: Dr. Patrick Webb, Director of Swine Health Programs, National Pork Board

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The threat of foreign animal diseases is always present. Pork producers must remain vigilant.

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