It's not a matter of if African Swine Fever will get into the U.S., it's a matter of when, according to Cassandra Jones, an animal science professor at Kansas State University. Her research focuses on how ASF spreads. As of today, the Americas are still free of ASF. Jones says she tips her hat to North American pork producers for their work in that effort. Unfortunately, it continues to spread throughout the world. Just this past week, Italy and Thailand announced they are positive for ASF.

It's not a matter of if African Swine Fever will get into the U.S., it's a matter of when, according to Cassandra Jones, an animal science professor at Kansas State University. Her research focuses on how ASF spreads. As of today, the Americas are still free of ASF. Jones says she tips her hat to North American pork producers for their work in that effort. Unfortunately, it continues to spread throughout the world. Just this past week, Italy and Thailand announced they are positive for ASF.

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