China Bans Imports of Pigs, Wild Boars From Italy, North Macedonia
China banned all pig and wild boar shipments from Italy and North Macedonia, along with all pig and wild boar products, the General Administration of Customs said Jan. 24, according to an unofficial translation. The protective measures followed an outbreak…
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of African swine fever in both countries, with the disease affecting Italy's Alessandria province and Piedmont region and North Macedonia's Delcevo region. China said it based its decision on the countries' reporting of the African swine fever cases to the World Organization for Animal Health. Any shipments of pigs, wild boars and their products shipped prior to the date of the announcement will be subject to enhanced quarantine, Customs said.