APHIS offers update on conditions following African swine fever discovery in Haiti

African swine fever has been detected in Haiti for the first time since 1984. USDA officials were not surprised in the ASF discovery, given its recent presence in neighboring Dominican Republic.

APHIS Associate Administrator, Dr. Jack There spoke with RFD-TV’s own on how concerned the industry needs to be, the U.S. ‘s response, and how immigrants may create an opening.

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