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There is no cure for the disease. Once infected, entire herds have to be culled to prevent the spread of infection to healthy animals. The pathogen hasn’t made the jump to humans, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t caused heartache and financial ruin.
In June, Chinese pork prices skyrocketed by 30 percent compared to last year, according to the South China Morning Post. That increase is accompanied by a widespread shortage of meat that is sure to only inflate the price in a disastrous spiral.
The country’s communist leaders, in their infinite wisdom, recently released 10,000 tons of stashed pork ahead of major celebrations for China’s National Day, Reuters reported.
Considering the Chinese consume over 150,000 tons of pork a day, this move by the communist regime only accounts for a couple hours’ worth of pork for their people.
mrswdk wrote:Another reason to say no to livestock. Diseased beasts.
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