The Swine Health Information Center is co-hosting a special session entitled, “Novel Tools and Technologies to Address Emerging Diseases of Swine,” at the 2024 NAPRRS/NC229: International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases from December 8 – 9, 2024, in Chicago. This conference, an annual educational event, brings together swine industry researchers, professionals, and field practitioners to learn about the latest information and research results for emerging viruses, swine health, and biosecurity. SHIC has invited six principal investigators to provide program updates and research results for their SHIC-funded projects.
Coordinated communication and broad dissemination of swine health information to industry stakeholders is part of SHIC’s mission to minimize the impact of emerging disease threats. Working with the NAPRRS/NC229 organizing team offers the opportunity to expand SHIC’s reach by sharing outcomes from work conducted as a result of the Center’s research priorities. The Session will be moderated by SHIC Executive Director Dr. Megan Niederwerder and SHIC Associate Director Dr. Lisa Becton.
Topics and presenters for the SHIC special session at the NAPRRS/NC229 ICSVD include:
- Development of a Standardized Outbreak Investigation Program Web-Based Application – Dr. Derald Holtkamp, Iowa State University
- Optimizing Tongue-Tip Sampling Protocols for Enhanced PRRS Virus Isolation – Dr. Onyekachukwu (Henry) Osemeke, Iowa State University
- Evaluation of Deployable Fan Coverings for Biocontainment of Airborne Swine Pathogens – Dr. Erin Kettelkamp, Swine Vet Center
- Evaluation of Electrostatic Precipitation for Biocontainment of Viral and Bacterial Pathogens Emitted from Finishing Facilities – Dr. Brett Ramirez, Iowa State University
- Self-Vaccinating Pigs to Save Labor, Improve Efficacy and Enhance Biosecurity – Lucas Spetic Da Selva, Texas Tech University
- Development of an Online Dashboard for Near-Real Time Global Swine Disease Surveillance – Dr. Rachael Schulte, University of Minnesota
NAPRRS/NC229 ICSVD was first held in 2003 and provides a forum to bring together members of the global swine disease community.Though inspired by PRRS-related concerns, the conference has expanded to include other emerging and transboundary viral disease topics in swine. Further information on the conference, including registration and hotel accommodations, can be found here.
The Swine Health Information Center, launched in 2015 with 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. As a conduit of information and research, SHIC encourages sharing of its publications and research. Forward, reprint, and quote SHIC material freely. For more information, visit http://www.swinehealth.org or contact Dr. Megan Niederwerder at mniederwerder@swinehealth.org or Dr. Lisa Becton at lbecton@swinehealth.org.