Shortage of pork meat is expected as disease is difficult to control
African swine fever has been detected for the first time in the Eastern Cape and could lead to a shortage of pork meat.
SA consumes more pork than it produces which makes the country a net importer of pork meat. The outbreak of the disease could lead to an increase in demand for other protein sources, such as beef, which is likely to push up meat prices. SA has about 4,000 commercial pork producers mostly situated in Limpopo and the North West , while the Eastern Cape accounts for 6%. The industry employs about 10,000 people.
Biosecurity measures are aimed at preventing, controlling or managing the spread of diseases. This may include animal movement restrictions and import controls.
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