Swine Fever Virus in Animal Feed Raises China's Contagion Risk

Major Chinese animal feed maker Tangrenshen Group says feed produced by one of its units was contaminated with the virus that causes African swine fever, raising fears of its spread further across the country. This was the first reported contamination of feed supplies in China and increased the concerns for pig farmers trying to avoid the disease. It also raised the economic pressure on feed manufacturers already struggling with low margins and...

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