Dr. Jeff Kaisand, state veterinarian of Iowa, has a message to Iowa pork producers about African swine fever (ASF): “Control what you can, be informed about what you can’t.”

Kaisand met with the Spokesman recently to update readers on the state of ASF preparedness. He detailed the state’s work on this issue, and reaffirmed the need for every livestock producer to remain vigilant for animal diseases of all kinds.

“As of today, ASF has not been...