Pork Packer African Swine Fever Response Strategy

This document outlines the general steps slaughter establishments should take in response to a positive finding of African Swine Fever (ASF) at the establishment, or upon confirmation that the establishment has received pigs from a supplier that has a confirmed case of ASF on their premises. It does not cover enhanced biosecurity or other measures establishments should take during an ASF outbreak if they have not received ASF-positive animals. Each situation will be unique depending on plant location, plant layout, and normal plant operations. This document is intended to provide a roadmap for plants to use to develop their own response strategies.

Read More