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African Swine Fever Reported in Haiti

Posted September 22, 2021
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An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has been confirmed in Haiti, the first time since 1984, with a reported 2,500 susceptible animals. The outbreak does not come as a surprise, as the island shares a border with the Dominican Republic, who confirmed an outbreak on July 28. The news comes nearly 3 years after reports of ASF in China said the deadly virus wiped out nearly half the country’s hog herd. To date, ASF has never been found in the United States. Read more on ASF in Haiti.

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