Guatemala is taking a significant step toward improving its swine health status by seeking official recognition as free from Classical Swine Fever (CSF). The country recently submitted a request to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) to be declared free of the disease, signaling progress in its animal health management efforts.
CSF, a highly contagious viral disease affecting pigs, has long been a concern for the global pork industry. By achieving CSF-free status, Guatemala aims to strengthen its swine industry, enhance pork production, and potentially expand export opportunities. The move aligns with regional efforts to control and eliminate the disease, ensuring safer trade and improved biosecurity measures.
Guatemala’s bid follows sustained efforts by the country’s veterinary authorities, including rigorous surveillance, vaccination programs, and disease control measures. If approved, this status could open doors for new trade agreements and bolster the nation’s pork sector by increasing confidence among domestic and international markets.
As Guatemala awaits WOAH’s decision, the global swine industry will be watching closely, as this development could contribute to the broader goal of CSF eradication across Latin America.
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