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Pig farmers urged to ramp up biosecurity measures as illegal importation of pork increases
Australia’s pork industry is calling on pig owners to boost their biosecurity measures after African swine fever (ASF) and foot and mouth disease (FMD) virus fragments were again detected in pork products seized at Australia’s international mail centres.
Key points:
- Almost a quarter of pork products detected at airports and mailing centres tested positive for ASF virus fragments, and 1 per cent for FMD
- Penalties for bringing undeclared pork have increased from $444 on the spot, to $2,664
- If ASF or FMD is detected on an Australian farm, all animals must be destroyed
Between November 5, 2018 and December 31, 2020, 42.8 tonnes of pork products were intercepted on air travellers, and 9.4 tonnes intercepted in mail items at the…
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