In response to the recent spread of African Swine Fever (ASF), the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has increased its border activities. As part of this, a sample of pork products seized at international airports and mail processing centres over a two week period has been tested for African swine fever.
The testing was conducted at the Australian Animal Health Laboratory in Geelong.
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Head of Biosecurity at the department, Lyn O’Connell, said the department has increased our controls and remains committed to keeping Australia’s $60 billion agricultural industries free from the disease.
“The test results show 6 pork products from 152 tested were contaminated with African swine fever virus,” Ms O’Connell said.
Thursday January 17, 2019.
Australian Pork Limited/ Australia. http://australianpork.com.au
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources/ Australia. http://www.agriculture.gov.au