New World Screwworm: Fact Sheet & SHIC Article 6/10/2026 & USDA NWS Website
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New World Screwworm: Fact Sheet & SHIC Article 6/10/2026 & USDA NWS Website
Register HERE for the August 4, 2026, New World Screwworm webinar (1 – 2:30 pm CT). & Find more information about webinar content here.
Dykhuis earned a degree in agricultural economics from Purdue University and has served on serval committees and task forces for Pork Board, NPPC, and SHIC. He represents NPPC on the SHIC Board of Directors and president of the organization. He and his wife, Heather, have four children at home.
Miller also graduated from the University of Illinois Executive Veterinary Program in Swine Health Management.
After graduating from KState, Miller worked in a multiple doctor, mixed animal practice. He then practiced in western Illinois as a swine consultant. In 2003 he started Timbercrest Veterinary Service, a full service veterinary hospital. While owning and operating his practice, he provided consulting services for The Maschhoffs and joined them as a full-time employee as the director of health and animal care in March 2018. He then advance to the role of vice president of health and operations and then was named president/CEO in October 2023.
Bang has volunteered his time and expertise to NPPC and USMEF before joining the SHIC Board in June 2022 where he was elected secretary/treasurer.
As the AASV appointed member of the SHIC Board of Directors, Dr. Ruen anticipates growing his service to the industry.
Cook brings a valuable on-farm perspective to SHIC’s mission of protecting and enhancing the health of the US swine herd. As the newest member, Cook joins a board comprised of veterinarians, fellow producers, and industry leaders, adding the practical insights of a producer with more than three decades of experience raising pigs and serving in pork industry leadership roles.
Cook and her family operate CBL Farms, Inc. and Cook Brothers Ltd., a diversified farrow-to-finish pork and crop operation in Iowa. She has also served in leadership positions with the Iowa Pork Producers Association and has participated in numerous national pork industry initiatives. While recognizing the scientific expertise already represented on the SHIC Board, Cook said she is eager to contribute the producer’s perspective.
Alayne served as a National Pork Board director for three years, including one year as treasurer. She also served on the Policy and Elections Committee, Research and Project Management Committee, recently chaired the Strategic Planning Task Force, and continues to serve on the Human Nutrition Task Force. Alayne also spent time on the Indiana Pork Producers Board of Directors and serves on the promotions committee as well as serving as president of her county Farm Bureau, participating in many Indiana Farm Bureau activities. She and her husband, Mark, live just west of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and have three children. They believe strongly in working to protect the future of agriculture and hope that those efforts will give generations to come the opportunity to produce nutritious and sustainable food.
Dr. Krantz is a licensed veterinarian in select states and a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Swine Veterinarians. He most recently graduated from a master’s program in veterinary science from the University of Illinois, a program designed for lifelong learning of business, critical thinking and scientific skills specific to food-producing animals.
Prior to her current role, she was an attorney at Rembolt Ludtke LLP from 2006 to 2011. Sarah is deeply committed to her community and state, demonstrated by her extensive involvement in various organizations, including current board memberships with the Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce (Executive Committee), Aksarben Foundation, Nebraska Philanthropic Trust, Columbus Catholic Schools (vice chair), and Columbus Community Hospital (chair). Her past contributions include service on the Commission of Industrial Relations, the Nebraska Make-a-Wish Foundation, and numerous other civic and agricultural committees.
This group is charged with oversight of the Swine Disease Matrix and other preparedness or response research. It reviews the analysis of the Matrix capabilities and is responsible for funding research to fulfill the Matrix objectives.
It is also responsible for advising and oversight of SHIC’s role in the emerging swine diseases response plan. That includes the roles and responsibilities of Rapid Response Team deployment in response to an emerging swine health disease and for the information and analysis necessary to support the appropriate pork producer and pork industry response to emerging swine diseases.
