What happens when a country that produces and exports pork is hit by African swine fever (ASF)? How does this affect local consumption, prices, exports, producers, processors and the industry as a whole?
This conference will present the key results of a study carried out for the Équipe québécoise de santé porcine (EQSP) focusing on the situation in Germany, Belgium and Spain. Based on an analysis of the economic, business and organizational impacts noted during ASF outbreaks, the study highlights the crisis management strategies, support measures implemented and most relevant takeaways for Quebec and Canada.
Since 2008, as an economist at Forest Lavoie Conseil, Gilbert Lavoie has specialized in economic and financial analysis, market analysis and reporting, strategic planning, coaching, stakeholder engagement, and the development of professional expertise.
Over the past three years, Mr. Lavoie has contributed to three studies examining the economic and logistical implications of an outbreak of African swine fever in Canada.
Elisa Husson, a research engineer, is responsible for analyzing pork market conditions, supply-and-demand balances, international trade, and price forecasts. She monitors market conditions for pork and pork cuts and updates dashboards on market conditions and trade in pork products. She monitors the spread and economic impacts of African swine fever in Europe and elsewhere in the world. She is also the editor-in-chief of the digital economic platform “La place des marchés.”