In response to a severe 2021 outbreak of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) serotype 15 in Iowa finishers, SHIC funded research to define the risk and mitigation of
SHIC Requests Research Proposals to Address Emerging Swine Disease Challenges
TODAY: SHIC/AASV Webinar on Porcine Circovirus Challenges and Emerging Trends Begins at Noon CST
SHIC-funded APP Study Defines Outbreak Dynamics and Environmental Stability of Bacteria
SHIC Funds Study Investigating Porcine Astrovirus 4 as Potential Emerging Cause of Respiratory Disease
Reminder: SHIC Continues to Accept Research Funding Proposals for Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Program
February Disease Monitoring Reports
Research provides critical information and resources to help pork producers as they face emerging disease challenges in their swine herds. Research priorities and topics identified in
For Immediate Release Contact: Barbara Campbell Determan, 515-249-8460, [email protected] Manhattan, Kansas (January 25, 2024) — Research provides critical information and resources to help pork producers as
Porcine circovirus associated disease presents a significant challenge to swine health and pork production globally. Multiple types, including PCV2 and PCV3, have worldwide distribution. An emerging
In December 2023, SHIC funded a study to investigate porcine astrovirus 4 as an emerging pathogen capable of causing respiratory illness in pigs. Dr. Mike Rahe,
Efforts built around priorities designed to protect US swine herd health For Immediate Release Contact: Barbara Campbell Determan, 515-249-8460, [email protected] Manhattan, Kansas (January 16, 2024) –
Activities of the Swine Health Information Center are guided by its annual Plan of Work detailing projects to address its five strategic priorities, including 1) improving
New 2023 Progress Report provides pork producers, swine veterinarians, and industry stakeholders a review of the Swine Health Information Center’s activities and accomplishments to carry out
Niederwerder and Becton Assume Staff Leadership Roles at SHIC
2023 Progress Report Summarizes SHIC Activities and Accomplishments
2024 Plan of Work Continues SHIC Focus on Protection of US Swine Herd Health
SHIC Funds Study Investigating Feed Mill Decontamination Methods
SHIC Funds Tongue Tip Research Projects for Disease Monitoring
SHIC Renews Morrison Swine Health Monitoring Project Funding for 2023-2024
USDA APHIS Seeks Input on Japanese Encephalitis Response Strategy
January Disease Monitoring Reports
The Swine Health Information Center has awarded research funding to five projects designed to better understand the potential use of tongue tips for monitoring emerging diseases.
Dr. Chad Paulk, Kansas State University, led a project to understand the best flushing, thermal processing, and decontamination techniques for a feed mill after exposure to