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The War on African Swine Fever: Part 1 | Dr. Adrian Balaban & PJ Corns

May 19, 2022



About the Guest

Dr. Adian Balaban is the executive director of Pork & Co., Cooperativa Silistea Productie Suine, which is also a genetic multiplier for Topigs Norsvin. Additionally, Dr. Balaban serves as the President of the Romanian Association of Swine Veterinarians and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Romanian Pork Producers Association. He is also a consultant for the United Nations.





What can you expect to learn from this episode of Popular Pig?

  • The impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Romanian pork production.
  • The current state of Romanian farm management and biosecurity.
  • The history of African Swine Fever in Eastern Europe and Romania.
  • The prevention strategies for African Swine Fever.
  • The experience of breaking with ASF.