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Classical swine fever is on the rise in Japan
In September, classical swine fever was diagnosed in Japan for the first time in a long time. Since then, the number of outbreaks has stood at 6 pieces.
The most recent outbreak occurred at a company in the Japanese city of Seki, which is located in the center of the country. About 7.500 animals were culled during this process. The other outbreaks were in the same region. Japan has deployed a special team to prevent further spread.
The Japanese government reports that the disease has spread to pig farms via wild boars, meaning that there are likely more wild boars with the virus. Pig farmers are asking for vaccinations, but the government has not yet responded.
Not the first time
The last time Japan had to deal with this virus was in 1992. In 2007, it was reported that the animal disease was no longer present in the country. Now, more than 10 years later, the animal disease has returned. It is rumored that the virus got to the pigs through infected meat from abroad.
Japan is the tenth largest exporter of pork, exporting approximately €100 million each year. The country produces 1,2 million tons of pork annually. The province where the outbreaks took place is not a major pork production region.
Tim Roetman
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