Source: H. Claire Brown, NEW FOD ECONOMY, 6/27/19


The world’s worst pig virus is decimating the world’s biggest herd, and it shows no signs of slowing down. African Swine Fever kills almost all infected animals within a week or two. It’s impossible to treat, and there is no vaccine. And it has already had a devastating impact on the global food supply.  The United States has not seen an ASF outbreak so far, though some veterinarians say it’s only a matter of time before the fever crosses the ocean. But on one tiny, isolated island in the easternmost waters of New York, the virus is alive and well.

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