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29 July 2021

Jamaica on High Alert due to outbreak of African swine fever in the Dominican Republic

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 29 Jul 2021   

Jamaica has been placed on high alert for African swine fever, following a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) report of July 28, 2021 confirming African swine fever (ASF) in samples collected from pigs in the Dominican Republic.

Through its Veterinary Services Division, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries will immediately heighten collaboration with the Jamaica Customs Agency, the JDF Coast Guard, the Passport Immigration, Citizenship Agency, pig farmers and all Jamaicans in order to minimize the risk of entry of this devastating disease.  

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