China’s Hog Industry Hit Hard by African Swine Flu

China’s Hog Industry Hit Hard by African Swine Flu

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The video discusses a virus that has been present globally since 1957, with a focus on its spread and control. It highlights the virus's history in Africa and Europe, and the current challenges in Asia. The discussion includes the role of policymakers and authorities in managing the situation. The video also covers how the industry, particularly larger farms, is adapting through improved biosecurity measures to control the disease, emphasizing the importance of controlling contaminants and the movement of live animals and pork products.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key factor in controlling the virus according to the first section?

Eliminating all pig farms

Increasing pork production

Understanding the disease and implementing biosecurity measures

Developing a new vaccine

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the disease primarily spread, as discussed in the second section?

By pig-to-pig contact and movement of pork products

Through contaminated water

Via airborne transmission

Through human-to-human contact

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do policymakers play in controlling the disease spread in Asia?

They increase pork exports

They implement and enforce biosecurity measures

They develop new pig breeds

They reduce pig population

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one major change larger farms are making to control the disease?

Improving biosecurity and controlling supply chains

Increasing the use of antibiotics

Feeding pigs more kitchen waste

Reducing the number of pigs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge mentioned in the third section regarding controlling the disease?

Overpopulation of pigs

Lack of interest from farmers

The time it will take and the strength of biosecurity measures required

Insufficient pork demand