National Pork Board says “clock is ticking” if African swine fever reaches U.S.

The National Pork Board warns the impact of a domestic outbreak of African swine fever could be catastrophic to U.S. pig farmers.

Director of swine health Dr. Patrick Webb says a recent 10-year analysis estimates the pork and beef industries would lose nearly $80 million and the workforce could see job losses of 60,000 if ASF is discovered in the U.S. hog herd.

“If we have a confirmed case of African swine fever, the clock is ticking.

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