On October 22, 2024, at 2:00 pm CT, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research will host a webinar to discuss the benefits of collaborative approaches to protect the US swine herd from emerging disease threats.
Click here to register.
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) supports research that improves animal health and welfare. The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC), supported by Pork Checkoff funding, protects and enhances the health of the US swine herd by minimizing the impact of emerging disease threats through preparedness, coordinated communications, global disease monitoring, analysis of swine health data and targeted research investments. FFAR’s and SHIC’s shared goals directly address pork producer concerns and have resulted in several collaborations that identify, prioritize and fund research on emerging disease threats in swine. FFAR collaborations with SHIC have included a comprehensive approach to enhancing Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity, funded in partnership with the Pork Checkoff, and proactive investigations to prevent and prepare for a potential Japanese encephalitis virus incursion.
Speakers will include Jasmine Bruno, PhD, FFAR scientific program director, Dr. Megan Niederwerder, SHIC executive director, and Dr. Lisa J Becton, SHIC associate director.
Additional speakers may be added to the agenda. Please visit this site for the latest updates.