The 21st annual NAPRRS/NC229 International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases, held in Chicago, Illinois, on December 7 through 9, drew more than 130 attendees, from pork producers and veterinarians to professionals who work in research, academic, government, and industry settings. The event, hosted by the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, spotlighted recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus and PRRSV-1 in Europe.
The conference, designed for the global swine viral disease research community, uniquely addresses basic research, diagnostics, and disease control at the point of production. This year it attracted participants from China, Denmark, Japan, Mexico, Slovakia, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
“Our college boasts a number of faculty members who are internationally recognized for their work on swine viral infections and vaccines,” said Peter Constable, dean of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. “The annual NAPRRS/NC229 conference provides an additional avenue of impact by uniting experts from around the world to share findings and advance innovative science in support of the global pork industry.”
Read more about the conference and awardees and see pictures at https://vetmed.illinois.edu/2024/12/17/naprrs-nc229-celebrates-industry-leaders-students/
[Source: University of Illinois 17 December 2024]