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Government prioritises protection of pig industry from African swine fever – gazettE

Government prioritises protection of pig industry from African swine fever

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September 8, 2026

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Government prioritises protection of pig industry from African swine fever

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Protecting Barbados and its vital pig industry from the threat of African swine fever is a top priority for the Government.

This was emphasised by Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight, during her address at the ASF-RRP Review and Improvement Workshop, taking place at the Hilton Barbados Resort.

Dr.Munro-Knight highlighted the serious risks posed by African swine fever to the local pig farming sector, which is crucial to the island’s food security and agricultural economy.

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