Wisconsin’s Role in Protecting the U.S. Pork Supply from African Swine Fever

Since the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) started in Asia last year, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has been working with industry partners to protect the U.S. pork supply. ASF has not been confirmed in North America and aggressive measures across the nation have been implemented to prevent the disease from infecting U.S. swine herds. ASF is not a human health or food safety concern, but it is a highly contagious, viral disease that kills the majority of infected pigs. There is no vaccine or treatment at this time; pigs exposed to the virus are euthanized to prevent the spread of disease. Information about biosecurity, clinical signs, how to report suspected cases of ASF, and industry resources are available on DATCP’s website.