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Agriculture Minister Mark Furner with industry representatives at the African Swine Fever forum in Brisbane (Photo: Qld Government)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 16, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Agriculture Minister Mark Furner was briefed at a forum in Brisbane on Wednesday about African Swine Fever and the risks it poses to the Queensland pig industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfrican Swine Fever is an insidious disease which, in its most severe form, can affect and kill up to 100 per cent of pigs,\u201d Mr Furner said.<\/p>\n

Humans cannot catch the disease.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s estimated that by the end of 2019 up to a quarter of the world\u2019s pigs may be lost as a result of African swine fever and there is no doubt this disease poses a significant threat to Queensland\u2019s pig industry,” Mr Furner said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe forum gives pig industry representatives, veterinarians, transporters, feed manufacturers and Queensland and Australian Government representatives the chance to identify key actions to ensure Queensland is well-positioned to prevent and respond to this threat.”<\/p>\n

Mr Furner said the forum was part of a co-ordinated effort to protect the pig industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI urge anyone who keeps pigs to make sure they\u2019re registered and their contact and registration details are up-to-date by visiting www.qld.gov.au\/BiosecurityRegistration<\/a>,”<\/strong> he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Furner said the greatest risk of introduction of African Swine Fever was from people illegally bringing pork or pork products into Australia.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to assure Queenslanders, our pork is safe to eat, and by putting pork on your fork, we are supporting jobs,” he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo make sure the next shopping trip has Queensland pork on the shopping list.”<\/p>\n

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