ASF proyects
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.
Risk Assessment of Swine Swill Feeding in the Dominican Republic
Collaborators: Dominican Republic
This initiative tackles swill feeding in the Dominican Republic, a major African Swine Fever (ASF) risk. It maps waste supply chains, assesses risks, and engages stakeholders to improve awareness and biosecurity. Findings will guide the best practices and policies to reduce ASF transmission.
