LIVESTOCK ROUNDUP Midwest Messenger | January 11, 2019 | Page 17 African swine fever: China struggle continues As of early 2019, China has reported more than 100 cases of African swine fever (ASF) in 19 provinces and four municipalities, including Beijing, for a total of 23 distinct geographic areas. Recent outbreaks have been reported in Guangdong and Fujian provinces. However, a new case in the north’s Heilongjiang province has aff ected a farm with 73,000 pigs, the largest farm yet to report a case of the deadly disease. On Dec. 25, Chinese offi cials announced the detection of ASF virus in some protein powders made using pork blood manufactured by a Tianjin-based company. The raw materials for the batches were from 12 slaughter and processing plants in Tianjin. The new ASF case occurred despite the farm banning of the use of food waste and pig blood as raw materials in the production of feed for pigs, in a bid to halt the spread of the disease. In a related move, China recently announced that slaughterhouses will need to run a test for ASF virus on pig products before selling them. Slaughterhouses must slaughter the pigs from diff erent origins separately. They can only sell the products if blood of the same batch of pigs is tested negative for African swine fever virus. If an ASF outbreak is found, slaughterhouses must cull all pigs Looking William Kruse Sr. of Winnetoon, Neb., with his black Poland to be slaughtered and suspend operations for at least 48 hours, China hogs in the 1940s. (Photo courtesy Kruse’s daughter, according to the regulation, which will go into eff ect Feb. 1. Edna Miller, Page, Neb.) Key facts about African swine fever, Page 19 back... Angus Bull Sale January 24, 2019 Tom & Kim Marcy 12:30 p.m. MST 308-638-7587 • 308-430-0370 (866) 616-5035 Gordon Livestock Auction, Gordon, Neb. 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Countries with View e-editions online at countries, to date. through direct contact with infected pigs or confi rmed cases are subject to international www.midwestmessenger.com ASF does not aff ect humans and therefore their waste, contaminated clothing, feed, trade restrictions aimed at reducing the risk is not a public health threat. equipment and vehicles, and in some cases, of introduction of the disease through trade. Pork products from animals with ASF are by blood-sucking insects, including some The United States has never had a case of safe to consume. tick species. ASF and there are strict animal health and Market Insider As usual, USDA has measures in place to The USDA does not allow importation import requirements enforced by USDA prevent sick animals from entering the food of swine or fresh pork products into the APHIS Veterinary Services, USDA APHIS supply, including if ASF is detected in the U.S. from countries or regions that are by Brian Hoops Plant Protection and Quarantine and Customs United States. reported positive for the ASF virus. As always, you should always follow safe Restrictions are based on APHIS- and Border Protection to prevent its entry. is updated every week handling and cooking instructions to protect recognized animal health status of the region There is a national response plan for ASF your family’s health. and are enforced by regulations. that has been developed by USDA Veterinary online at African swine fever is a highly infectious A region can be (a) a national entity Services. viral disease impacting only pigs, not (country); (b) part of a national entity (zone, In response to the current situation in www.midwestmessenger.com people. So it is not a public health threat county, province, state, etc.); (c) parts of China and other countries, the National nor a food-safety concern. several national entities combined into Pork Board has been working closely with ASF cannot be transmitted to humans an area; or (d) a group of national entities the National Pork Producers Council, the through contact with pigs or pork. (countries) combined into a single area. American Association of Swine Veterinarians Members of the pig family, including Proof of disease control and subsequent and the Swine Health Information Center to commercial pigs and wild pigs, are the only regionalization is the responsibility of the monitor the situation and collaborate with the animals susceptible to the ASF virus. regulatory authority of the exporting country. USDA. ASF can be transmitted to pigs through Additional Information feeding of uncooked garbage containing African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contaminated pork products. The Swine infectious viral disease impacting only Health Protection Act regulates the feeding pigs, not people so it is not a public health of food waste containing any meat products threat nor a food safety concern. The World to swine, ensuring that all food waste fed to Organization for Animal health (OIE), swine is properly treated to kill any disease of which the United States is a member, UPSTREAM RANCH ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE Selling 300 Registered Hereford Bulls, Falls & 2-Year-Olds 40 Registered Bred Heifers SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 12:30 CST • AT THE RANCH Broadcast by Superior Productions Sale is on Dish Network on Rural Networks DVAuction.com Channel 997 Page 20 | January 11, 2019 | Midwest Messenger LIVESTOCK ROUNDUP So what if I can’t get distillers grains? By Karla H.