Resource Category: African Swine Fever

September 6, 2024
Compartments

Compartmentalization is a targeted risk management approach tailored to specific diseases. It hinges on stringent biosecurity measures, regular surveillance, and traceability within a closed network….

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ASF Town Hall Day 2

The Canadian Pork Council hosted an ASF focused two-day town hall. Topics of discussion included the first 72 hours, and Market Access with the help of Zoning and Compartmentalization. The following resources were shared during Day 2….

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ASF Town Hall Day 1

The Canadian Pork Council hosted an ASF focused two-day town hall. Topics of discussion included the Pan Canadian Action Plan for ASF, wild pigs, surveillance and preparedness. The following resources were shared during Day 1….

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Feed Ingredients and Feed Transmission

ASF and other foreign animal diseases (FAD) can be transmitted via feed or feed ingredients imported from countries where these diseases are present….

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ASF Prevention in Canada

Stakeholders from all corners of the Canadian pork industry are coming together to prevent ASF from affecting the Canadian pig herd. …

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ASF Around the World

The highest risk factor for ASF entering Canada is travellers coming in contact with the virus and bringing it back on their clothing and footwear, and people smuggling in infected pork and pork products. …

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September 4, 2024
ASF: Update to Procedures – August 2018

Download the document from the sidebar to learn about updates surrounding ASF for producers (as of August 2018)…

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African Swine Fever For Small Scale Producers and Pet Owners

Download the document from the sidebar to learn about: The danger of feeding kitchen scraps to pigs  Recommendations for travelers  The danger of contact with wild pigs …

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What’s Hitching a Ride in Your Feed?

Download the document from the sidebar to learn about: Recommended holding times  Considerations to reduce the risk of viral transmission through feed ingredients  SHIC Decision Tree Matrix to minimize viral transmission risk from feed ingredients  Low vs High risk feed ingredients …

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