Chinese consumers face record pork prices. Photo: Simon Song
Will pork imports from Denmark and Brazil save China’s bacon after African swine fever hits supplies?
- Authorities look for new sources of meat after the disease ravages domestic herds and pushes prices to a record level
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African swine fever
Chinese consumers face record pork prices. Photo: Simon Song
Reports that China’s pig producers are interested in pilot and untested vaccines have prompted a warning that they could pose an even greater biosecurity risk. Photo: AFP
Chinese farmers warned to avoid illegal African swine fever vaccines
- Agriculture ministry says no clinical trials have been approved for any pilot vaccines
- Farmers urged to focus on prevention measures
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China Society
Reports that China’s pig producers are interested in pilot and untested vaccines have prompted a warning that they could pose an even greater biosecurity risk. Photo: AFP