Pork production in East Asia is declining due to African swine fever. The effects of this epidemic are modelled, predicting global meat price increases and lower food security in China.
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Tian, X., von Cramon-Taubadel, S. Economic consequences of African swine fever. Nat Food 1, 196–197 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-020-0061-6
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