Following the discovery of African swine fever on a 3,000-head farm, Hungarian veterinary officials have ordered the culling of the herd and established rigorous surveillance zones to protect the national pork industry.

Manure is often a major headache, but new systems are turning waste into “liquid gold” and clean water to boost pork producers’ bottom line and solve storage challenges.

A quarantine order is in place; USDA officials say the La Pryor detection is the only confirmed case so far, stressing there is no food safety risk but calling on cattle producers and pet owners to monitor wounds closely and follow movement restrictions.

Industry leaders at World Pork Expo highlight the risks of over-extending production. To ensure operational integrity, producers must prioritize biosecurity, sound data and tailored SOPs over sheer throughput.

University of Minnesota studies show the low-inclusion feed mitigant achieves a 99.99% reduction in viable viruses within one hour, offering a safer and more efficient biosecurity tool for pork producers.

Launched at the World Pork Expo, the BioShield VXLA offers MERV 15 and 16 protection with 30% more media area to maximize airflow and extend service life in demanding swine environments.