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The War on African Swine Fever: Part 2 | Dr. Adrian Balaban & PJ Corns

May 26, 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?

  • Detecting ASF in the herd and the challenges that follow.
  • The instant and ongoing emotional toll on employees.
  • The logistical challenge that comes with depopulating an ASF sow farm.
  • How ASF has become a political disease.
  • Dr. Adrian Balaban and PJ Corn’s “golden nuggets”