As part of its continuing efforts to respond to the detection of African Swine Fever in the Dominican Republic and prevent its introduction into mainland United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the USDA is preparing to establish a Foreign Animal Disease protection zone.
KTVQ reports the USDA’s Chief Veterinary Officer Rosemary Sifford explained the additional action will further safeguard the U.S. swine herd and protect the interests and livelihoods of U.S. pork producers.
In addition to the surveillance and the education and outreach, USDA is also looking at opportunities to further restrict the pork products that might move in interstate commerce from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to the mainland.
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