African Swine Fever Risk and Plant-based Feed Ingredients: Canada's Approach to Risk Management of Imported Feed Products
August 9, 2021 —
As a result of unprecedented spread of African swine fever (ASF) since 2018, Canada has taken additional steps to prevent introduction of the virus. While the role of plant-based feed in the transmission of ASF is not completely understood, it was identified that no mitigation measures were in place to address this uncertain risk. A risk analysis process was conducted with collaboration between government and industry, including an assessment of the costs and benefits of various risk mitigation options. Using existing legislative tools, requirements must now be met before the importation of plant-based feed ingredients of concern is permitted. Even with an uncertain risk, countries such as Canada that would suffer severe consequences should ASF be introduced, need to consider appropriate, risk-based mitigation measures. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Calvin S, Snow A, Brockhoff E. African swine fever risk and plant-based feed ingredients: Canada's approach to risk management of imported feed products. Transbound Emerg Dis. 2021 Aug. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbed.14281
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