USDA hosts the 3rd North American African Swine Fever (ASF) Forum August 29 to 31, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The first day of the forum will have in-person and virtual sessions and include participants from the United States, Canada and Mexico as well as representatives from the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, and international organizations.
Days 2 and 3 of the forum will be a trilateral discussion amongst government and industry participants from the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Key discussions for this year’s forum include:
-Process and factors considered in regionalization evaluation
-United States Protection Zone
-Preparedness for depopulation and disposal
-Surveillance and laboratory capacity preparedness
-Traceability and information management during an outbreak
-Feral swine response and challenges in face of ASF outbreak
-Producer led preparedness initiatives
Space is limited. If you have an interest in attending, register for the waitlist.