Dominican Republic

With the detection of African swine fever virus (ASF) within a pig population, a large question is raised—now what? Unfortunately, the answer is complicated and must consider many factors.

U.S. pork demand reaches new height with increased support from the Dominican Republic market.

In late July 2021, the presence of African swine fever (ASF) was confirmed in the Dominican Republic. This follows a previous outbreak in the early 1980s that resulted in a slaughter of the entire swine population.

With U.S. pork facing trade barriers in some of its largest destinations, building strong demand in Central America and the Dominican Republic has been especially critical for the U.S. pork industry.