CFIA Warns of U.S. Pseudorabies Outbreaks in Commercial Swine
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a notice regarding outbreaks of pseudorabies, also known as Aujesky’s disease, in commercial swine in the United States. While the disease does not affect humans, it can be fatal to other animals such as cattle, dogs, and cats. The CFIA confirmed that U.S. pork shipments already certified will still be permitted to enter Canada. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended the issuance of export certificates for specific high-risk products, including uncooked edible pork snouts, porcine blood, and raw inedible by-products, until further notice. Other commodities like edible pork meat remain unaffected. This development follows the USDA's report on April 30, which detected pseudorabies antibodies in five boars in Iowa, marking the first known case in U.S. commercial swine since 2004. The outbreak has also prompted Mexico to suspend imports of certain American pork products. The situation highlights ongoing biosecurity concerns in North American agricultural trade.
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