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PROCINORTE’s Commitment to Preventing and Controlling Animal Diseases
PROCINORTE is committed to fighting animal diseases. A notable example of this is its efforts to combat African Swine Fever. Between 2022-2024 PROCINORTE, in collaboration with USDA/ARS, has supported different research projects by international scientists.
Learn more about the 11 funded collaborative projects from Mexico, Brazil, St Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica.
Serological and Molecular Surveillance for Classical Swine Fever in Costa Rica
Collaborators: Costa Rica
This project strengthens Costa Rica’s Classical Swine Fever (CSF) surveillance to maintain its CSF-free status. It enhances monitoring in high-risk areas, improving diagnostics with PCR testing of 2,500 samples. Upgraded detection and response efforts protect the pork industry and food security.
