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African swine fever: evaluation of the protection zone in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands

Evaluation of the implementation of the African Swine Fever Protection Zone in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 22 October 2025

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Evaluation carried out on the implementation of the African swine fever protection zone in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands

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Response to recommendations: United States (Puerto Rico)

Ref: 06-2023-UKO-USA ASF

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The report sets out the findings and conclusions of the inspection carried out by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in Puerto Rico between 24 and 28 July 2023.

The inspection reviewed the measures in place for the implementation of the Protection Zone for African Swine Fever in the United States (US) territories of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

This page also includes the recommendations from the report and responses from the competent authority in Puerto Rico and Great Britain.

Published 22 October 2025