The African swine fever has spread to 27 provinces in China, with Shandong Province the latest to report an outbreak on Feb. 20.
The highly contagious disease kills nearly all pigs that contract it.
Experts Warn of Pollution, Human Health Risks from Spread of African Swine Fever in China
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Pigs are seen at the Zuqiao Slaughterhouse in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, on July 25, 2005. China Photos/Getty Images
By Nicole Hao
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