AGRICULTURE NEWS - A limited outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) on a farm near Potchefstroom earlier this month has been confirmed by the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO).
A total of 100 pigs have been culled on the farm and properly disposed of, SAPPO said.
“Indications are that the infection was spread [through] a speculator who buys pigs at auctions or from traders,” Dr Peter Evans, SAPPO’s veterinary liaison officer, said in a statement.
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