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Dominican Republic Confirmed Positive for African Swine Fever July 29, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 28, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that the Dominican Republic (DR) has confirmed cases of African swine fever (ASF). The cases were confirmed as part of a cooperative surveillance program between the United States and the DR. The United States remains free of ASF – an animal disease affecting […]

African Swine Fever July 28, 2021

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) – in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, the Swine Health Information Council and the National Pork Board – is committed to reducing the risk to the U.S. swine herd of contracting foreign animal diseases, including African Swine Fever. With ASF spreading […]

For the Week Ending July 23, 2021 July 23, 2021

NPPC URGES CONGRESS TO ADDRESS LABOR REFORMIn testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, NPPC President Jen Sorenson urged Congress to address the agriculture labor shortage by expanding the H-2A visa program for year-round use without a cap. As she explained, U.S. pork production is a year-round effort, requiring a hardworking and dedicated workforce […]

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