African swine flu could wipe out 350 million pigs in China alone - with Australian_Pork's MargoAndrae telling Sky News the illness could eradicate out 25 per cent of the world’s protein sources credlin
African swine flu could wipe out 350 million pigs in China alone - with Australian Pork CEO Margo Andrae telling Sky News the illness could eradicate out 25 per cent of the world’s protein sources. “The estimates are, by the time it goes through China, there will be about 350 million pigs dead,” Ms Andrae said.
“It doesn’t have a vaccine and within a week to two weeks the pigs that get the virus die - it’s an animal welfare issue. “It is safe to eat pork [as the disease] doesn’t impact humans, but from an animal welfare perspective it is destroying the global pig herd.” Half the world's pigs are from China and more than 100 million have been killed as a result of the epidemic.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A Corbyn election win would be 'detrimental to the world' | Sky News AustraliaSky News contributor Adam Giles says he believes it would be 'detrimental to the world' if UK Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn were to become prime minister. \n\nIt comes as the United Kingdom general election will be held on December 12.\n\n'I think Boris Johnson is going to win by a country mile, I don't have any doubt about that,' Mr Giles told Sky News host Paul Murray. \n\nMr Giles said the United Kingdom would see 'a perilous state of affairs' for the next 25-years or even 'a generation or two,' if Mr Corbyn were to win the upcoming election. \n\nImage: Getty\n
Read more »
World first testing to screen Aus parents for serious genetic conditions | Sky News AustraliaA world first pilot will allow Australian parents to screen for serious genetic conditions.\n\nThe mouth swab would allow people to test for genes which would increase their chances of having a child with genetic conditions including cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy and fragile x syndrome. \n\nThe testing will be rolled out across Victoria, WA, NSW and the ACT next year. \n\nThe project – which received $20 million from the federal government – hopes to test 10,000 couples over the next few years. \n\nImage: Getty
Read more »
Drought-stricken farmers targeted with 'cruel and despicable' letter of abuse | Sky News AustraliaSky News host Chris Kenny says it is “cruel and despicable” that struggling farmers have been targeted with “vile abuse” normally only found on Twitter. \n\nNew South Wales Police is investigating a letter sent anonymously to a number of drought-stricken farmers in the NSW central west. \n\nThe letter said “if you cannot handle the drought, use a bullet on yourself. You know you want to. No one cares whether you live or die, not even your family”. \n\n“This is cruel, despicable, ugly, mindless and nonsensicle behaviour,” Mr Kenny said. \n\nThe Sky News host urged anyone with information about the letter to phone the police. \n\nImage: Getty
Read more »
Westpac faces potential spill motion this week | Sky News AustraliaWestpac is facing a potential spill motion at its annual general meeting this week. \n\nA protest vote is expected to be held on pay, that could trigger a second strike and a ballot on whether to put the current directors up for re-election. \n\nBut Westpac sources told the financial review key players would oppose the move. \n\nBonuses paid for customer satisfaction and culture have been frozen as the bank mops-up after a major money laundering scandal.
Read more »
Hong Kong protesters 'haven't lost any steam' | Sky News AustraliaUS Studies Centre’s James Brown says while the Hong Kong protesters “hasn’t lost any steam”, it is 'good to see' them becoming “peaceful” and “orderly” again. \n\nHong Kong protesters have maintained pressure on the government this week by returning to the streets to march for greater rights.\n\nProtesters said it was the last chance for leader Carrie Lam to meet demands for greater political freedom and police accountability.\n\n“We have not seen any change in the Beijing government’s policies, or any back down from Carrie Lam or her administration and we are not seeing any significant concessions in the five demands that the protesters want at this stage,” Mr Brown told Sky News on Monday. \n\nImage: AP
Read more »
Farmers to foot water management bill, under Qld govt plan | Sky News AustraliaQueensland farmers will be charged up to $100,000 to install water meters under a new plan to manage the state's water supply. \n\nThe Palaszczuk Government wanted water licence holders to install water meters and data loggers to send live measurements to bureaucrats to monitor the state's water take. \n\nFarmers said the meters would be measuring dry river beds and were a waste of money. \n\nA consultation paper revealed the cost of installation, maintenance and operation for the mandatory loggers would fall on farmers. \n\nUnder the plan, the government said people who unfairly took water beyond their entitlement would be held accountable. \n\nImage: Getty
Read more »