The Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (ISU VDL) has confirmed Streptococcus equi ssp zooepidemicus in two recent, potentially related cases of sows for slaughter and

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2019 Ames, Iowa – May 7, 2019 – With research confirming that swine viruses can be transmitted through feed and feedstuffs,

On March 19, 2019, USDA released information on the agency’s activities aimed at preventing the entry of African swine fever (ASF) into the US. Just last

For Immediate Release: February 7, 2019 Ames, Iowa — The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) 2019 Plan of Work (https://www.swinehealth.org/plan-of-work/) and budget were approved by the

Media ContactCindy Cunninghamccunningham@pork.orgPhone: 515-223-2600 Industry collaboration will focus on protecting animal, public health DES MOINES, Jan. 15, 2019 – In 2013, when pork producers faced an

Organization The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) began operation as a 501(c)(3) corporation on July 4, 2015.  The mission of SHIC is to protect and enhance

In August 2015, a new, national outbreak of Seneca Valley A (SVA) began in the US, just one month after the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC)

Highlights Chinese ASF lessons learned The initial expression of African swine fever (ASF) in an ASF-free country like the US could be variable and unpredictable due

On September 5, 2018, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials met with U.S. pork sector groups – including the American

Pork producers and feed suppliers are asking about feed safety due to the discovery and spread of African swine fever (ASF) in China where some feed

Update on the ASF global situation Epidemiological situation BelgiumOn September 14th, the OIE official report of the 1st ASF case in Belgium was released, confirming our

Swine Disease Global Surveillance Report Thursday, September 13, 2018 African Swine Fever (ASF) has been confirmed in Belgium Although it has not been officially reported to