A Farm Crisis Operations Planning Tool for emergency events (e.g. natural disasters, disease outbreaks, public health emergencies or market disruptions) that can lead to reduced or
Ames, Iowa — When the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) was formed July 1, 2015, it was with the understanding it was a five-year project. The
Swine Health Information Center Executive Director Dr. Paul Sundberg was interviewed by the Reading (Pennsylvania) Eagle regarding Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus. The disease has been diagnosed
Webinar sponsored by SHIC and AASV provides resources For immediate release: December 6, 2019 Ames, Iowa — On December 4, the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC)
Swine Disease Global Surveillance Report Thursday, August 16, 2018 There is now a second case of African swine fever (ASF) in China. It was found in
For Immediate Release: August 8, 2019 Ames, Iowa – Jeremy Pittman, DVM, has joined the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) Board of Directors. Dr. Pittman is
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 Contact Cindy Cunningham [email protected] Phone: 515-223-2600 Industry collaboration will focus on protecting animal, public health DES MOINES, Jan. 15, 2019 – In 2013, when pork
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