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African Swine Fever – What is it?

Dr. Daniel Rock, Department of Pathobiologies University of Illinois, explains what African swine fever (ASF) and how people cannot contract the virus. Currently U.S. pigs are not affected by African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks in other countries, to date. Dr. Rock says that it is important to know: ASF does not affect humans and therefore is not a public health threat according to USDA. ASF is a disease of pigs only and therefore is not a threat to non-swine pets or other livestock. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has measures in place to prevent sick animals from entering the food supply, including if ASF is detected in the U.S. As with any food product, you should always follow safe handling and cooking instructions to protect your family’s health For more information visit factsaboutpork.com.