China's Pig Crisis Crippling Global Food Chain

In 2019, China faced a swine fever crisis that began with 47 dead pigs and quickly spread, affecting half the world's pig population. The disease led to a significant reduction in China's swine herd, with estimates suggesting a potential shrinkage of 134 million pigs. This crisis caused a rise in pork prices globally, as meatpackers redirected products to China. Analysts warn that the disease might still be spreading.

What event marked the beginning of the crisis in China during 2019?

• An outbreak of bird flu

• A trade embargo on pork

• Discovery of 47 dead pigs in northeastern China

• A sudden rise in pork prices

What was the first occurrence of African swine fever in China associated with?

• A natural disaster

• The death of pigs in northeastern China

• A viral outbreak among humans

• A new government policy

How many hogs were officially estimated to have been culled in China due to the disease?

• 134 million

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 2 million

What percentage of China's swine herd was forecasted to shrink due to the disease?

• 40%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

What was one of the economic impacts of the African swine fever outbreak?

• Increase in wholesale pork prices in China, the US, and the EU

• Stability in the pork market

• Decrease in global pork prices

• Reduction in pork exports to China