by John Stoesser on Feb 12, 2020
The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has agreed its 2020 plan of action which assigns priorities and earmarks funds for protecting the US swine heard, especially from foreign diseases. With the global ASF situation looming large over the industry, SHIC has also taken a leadership position in tandem with the National Pork Producers Council in studying African Swine Fever and efforts to control it in Vietnam, funded by a USDA grant.
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