Chinese Pig Farmers Report Suspected Swine Fever Outbreaks as Prices Fall
Farmers in several provinces reported herd clearances and rapid pig deaths, while authorities offered no confirmation of the outbreaks.
Pig farmers in multiple Chinese provinces suspect African swine fever outbreaks, reporting significant pig deaths and herd culling. These incidents add to the struggles of producers already facing low prices and weak demand. However, China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has not publicly confirmed these specific outbreaks, with recent notices detailing other animal diseases.
- Pig farmers in several parts of China report suspected African swine fever outbreaks.
- These outbreaks have allegedly caused large numbers of pig deaths.
- Some farms have been forced to clear their herds.
- Small producers are already struggling with falling prices and weak demand.
- China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has not publicly confirmed these suspected outbreaks.
- Recent official notices mentioned a September case of foot-and-mouth disease.
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