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Swine program updates: African swine fever preparedness, US SHIP changes and program standards discussed
Summary
State swine program staff described tri‑national ASF preparedness work with Canada and Mexico, US SHIP program governance questions as USDA takes on more authority, and resolutions proposed to expand voluntary certification to cover additional swine diseases.
Board members heard a detailed update on swine‑industry preparedness and policy work, including an international meeting with Mexico and Canada on African swine fever (ASF), and national discussions about the U.S. States' voluntary shipping program (US SHIP) and NPIP‑style frameworks.
Key points presented
- A recent tri‑national meeting (U.S., Mexico, Canada; with additional representation) focused on ASF preparedness and communications;…
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