Swine

Rabobank also pointed to persistent risks from diseases such as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea virus, and African Swine Fever virus.

The acquisition represents an annual volume transfer of around 80,000 tons of compound feed.

Authorities believe that the pig feed plant will not only support the region’s farmers but also enhance national food security and create new economic opportunities. 

Although investigations are ongoing, authorities said the outbreak was most likely linked to illegal pork imports that entered Taiwan undetected.

Though eradicated from the UK in 1966, sporadic outbreaks have continued, leading to the culling of tens of thousands of pigs.

Meanwhile, Japan is contending with a different swine disease as the country reported its 100th outbreak of classical swine fever (CSF) since 2018.

The new Japanese approach instead uses 10 millilitres of oral fluid (instead of blood) per test, far more than the 50–200 microliters used in comparable test.

The PigSmart platform gives up-to-date information for extension service providers, while delivering multimedia solutions directly to farmers.

The researchers warn that without immediate interventions, Uganda’s northern districts could remain a reservoir for the parasite, undermining national and global eradication efforts.