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During this webinar, Mandy Nevel, AHDB Head of Animal Health & Welfare, and Lizzie Wilson, CEO of the National Pig Association (NPA), will share practical things that you can do to prepare for a possible outbreak of African swine fever (ASF).

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https://ahdb.org.uk/events/keeping-asf-out

Thursday, 23 May 2024

5:00pm - 7:00pm

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We will take you through what you can do to prepare your business, who is responsible for what, and how the industry would need to work together if there was an outbreak. 

This meeting will cover:

  • Spotting the clinical signs of ASF
  • Effective biosecurity precautions
  • Establishing an emergency plan for your business
  • The possible impact of being placed in a temporary control zone

There will also be time for Q&As.

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