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African swine fever

ASF detected in pork products in Australia

Alistair DriverBy Alistair DriverJanuary 18, 20192 Mins Read
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African swine fever (ASF) has been found in six pork products se Australia seized at Australian airports and mail processing centres

A total of 152 pork products were tested by Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ over two weeks and the virus was found in six of them. The Department said the increased border activities, including the testing, were a response to the recent global spread of the virus.

Lyn O’Connell, the department’s head of biosecurity, said the department remained committed to keeping Australia’s $60 billion agricultural industries free from the disease.

“Bringing banned products to Australia puts our environment, industries and animal health at risk,” she said. “The detection of the virus in seized products at the border does not change Australia’s African swine fever free status.

“The test results do however reinforce the importance of continued compliance with Australia’s strict biosecurity requirements.

“African swine fever is not present in Australia. If introduced it would have a significant impact on pig health and production, and contribute to wider economic impacts caused by a loss of access to overseas markets for our pork products.”

She urged people visiting or returning to Australia from countries where this disease is present need to pay particular attention to biosecurity requirements and not bring banned product with them.

“If travellers are carrying foods, plant material or animal products in their luggage they must declare them on their incoming passenger card. Before making online purchases, check what can and cannot be mailed to Australia. Pork products cannot be brought into Australia except under specific import conditions.

“If you are unsure of an item, declare it, or don’t bring it at all.”

Australian Pork Limited welcomed the fact the virus had been detected before it got any further, but said the seizure was another warning for the industry. “On behalf of Australia’s 2500 pig farmers and 36,000 pork supply chain workers, I implore travellers into Australia to adhere to our laws,” APL chief executive Andrew Spencer said.

“It’s imperative that travellers do the right thing and respect Australia’s biosecurity protocols. Australia remains ASF-free and we intend to keep this destructive disease away from Australia’s pig farms.”

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Alistair Driver

Group editor - Pig World and Agronomist and Arable Farmer. Also National Pig Association webmaster. Former political editor at Farmers Guardian. Enjoys a bit of media punditry. Brought up on a Leicestershire farm. Works from a shed in his Oxfordshire garden. Under-9 football coach and big fan of Leicester City and Leicester Tigers. Occasional cricketer.

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