2017 Meeting Report: Developing a National Bio-surveillance System for the U.S. Swine Industry

On April 12-13, 2017, more than twenty-six representatives from the U.S. swine industry, state animal health officials (SAHOs), federal animal health officials, and academia came together for a common priority to discuss protecting swine health and developing a national bio-surveillance system for the U.S. swine industry. The workshop was hosted by the National Pork Board (NPB), the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), and the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases (IIAD); with funding support from the Department of Homeland Security [DHS]). To see the full report click here.

June 28, 2017

2017 Meeting Report: Developing a National Bio-surveillance System for the U.S. Swine Industry

On April 12-13, 2017, more than twenty-six representatives from the U.S. swine industry, state animal health officials (SAHOs), federal animal health officials, and academia came together […]
June 23, 2017

Emerging Disease Communications Strategy Formed

Early communication essential to engage resources When emerging swine disease arises, early communication about outbreaks is essential. Veterinarians and pork producers need to know who to […]
June 21, 2017

The Marketing Journey of Cull Sows and Secondary Market Pigs

By Dan Sutherland Introduction The swine industry continues to deal with the threat of emerging new diseases. Post production pig movement plays an important role in […]
May 30, 2017

June 2017 SHIC eNewsletter

Diagnostic Support Fuels Search for Answers
Pathogen Transmission Via Feed May Be Possible
Central Nervous System Cases Prompt Concern
SHIC Monitoring New Incidence of Classical Swine Fever Virus Circulating in China
Industry Organizations Lead Planning for a National Bio-surveillance System for US Swine Industry
May 9, 2017

Pathogen Transmission White Paper

Modeling the transboundary survival of foreign animal disease pathogens in contaminated feed ingredients. Introduction: The North American swine industry is under constant threat of foreign animal […]