A biosecurity problem in the Dominican Republic captured in one image: a neighbouring pig is wandering around in search of feed and enters a small feed factory. Photo: Dr Carlos Trincado
It was an intriguing headline that appeared in the Dominican daily Hoy, in mid March: “Consultant suggests eliminating all pigs in the country due to African Swine Fever.” That news echoed what happened in the Dominican Republic in the late 1970s. What are the deeper thoughts behind the proposal? Veterinary consultant Dr Carlos Trincado does the math. Dr Carlos Trincado
“The most appropriate course of action in the
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