Preparing pork processing staff for ASF – join our expert-led webinar

African swine fever (ASF) continues to pose a serious threat to the UK pig industry.

To raise awareness and help prepare processing staff for a potential outbreak, we are running a webinar aimed specifically at this audience, focusing on the signs, consequences and operational impacts of an ASF outbreak.

The webinar is suitable for anyone working in abattoirs and pork processing plants, whether that’s on the line, in the lairage or in management roles.

We will explore how working practices may need to adapt in response to an outbreak and highlight the critical role abattoirs play in early detection and containment.

Details

Date: Thursday 18 September 2025
Time: 5:00pm–6:00pm
Location: Online

Who should attend?

• Abattoir and lairage staff
• Plant operatives
• Processing managers

What we’ll be covering:

• What ASF is and why it matters
• Key signs to look out for in abattoirs and the lairage
• How an outbreak could impact operations
• Potential changes to working practices during an outbreak
• How to report suspected cases
• The importance of biosecurity
• The role of abattoirs in early detection and containment
• Slaughterhouse and cutting plant pre-designation

The webinar will be recorded and made available in multiple languages.

This is a vital opportunity for those working in the pork sector to improve their understanding and readiness before it’s too late.