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SHIC Monitoring Emerging PRRSV-2 Lineage 1C.5 Clonally Expanded Clade
First reported in the Swine Health Information Center June 2024 domestic disease monitoring report, an emerging PRRSV Lineage 1C.5 subclade has continued to expand, with increased detection through the fall and winter months of 2024. A team of diagnosticians at Iowa State University have led the investigation into the changing diagnostic trends of the detection […]
SHIC 2025 Plan of Work Focuses on Protection of US Swine Health
Activities of the Swine Health Information Center are guided by its annually updated Plan of Work. The 35 projects included in the recently released 2025 Plan of Work address SHIC’s five strategic priorities: 1) improve swine health information, 2) monitor and mitigate risks to swine health, 3) responding to emerging disease, 4) surveillance and discovery […]
SHIC/FFAR/NPB H5N1 Request for Research Proposals Nets 51 Reponses
The Swine Health Information Center partnered with the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and the Pork Checkoff to fund a $4 million research program to enhance prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and response capabilities for H5N1 influenza in the US swine herd. Announced in November 2024, the RFP invited qualified researchers to submit proposals that address […]
Webinar – PCV2: Surveillance, Diagnostic Trends and On-Farm Strategies
PCV2: Surveillance, diagnostic trends and on-farm strategies Date: January 15, 2025Time: 11:00 AM ESTDuration: 1 hourSave Your Virtual Seat Fighting a constantly evolving disease like porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) requires ongoing monitoring and evaluating strategies to ensure producers and veterinarians are providing the best coverage to their herds. Webinar speakers will discuss the latest on PCV2 field strains, […]
January Domestic Disease Monitoring Report Now Available
The Swine Health Information Center’s (SHIC) December Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report is available. This month’s Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report brings information about a turning point in the case positivity of PRRSV with a moderate decrease in detection for the wean-to-market category (42% in December compared with 46% in November). The positivity was mainly driven by the […]
Veterinary Students – Earn $200: Apply for Podcasting Opportunity by January 17
The American Association of Swine Veterinarians is once again providing an opportunity for 30 students to earn $200 each at the 2025 AASV Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, by conducting a recorded interview of an AASV speaker for podcasting. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and get to know […]
Obituary: Howard “Doc” F. Terrill
We are saddened to share the passing of Dr. Howard Terrill, a past AASP member. Howard “Doc” F. Terrill, a dedicated and respected veterinarian, family man, and community leader, passed away peacefully at his home in North Manchester, Indiana, on December 25, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on March 16, 1933, in Ridgeway, […]
AASV Committees to Meet Virtually before Annual Meeting
Once again this year, AASV’s membership and issue-based committees will meet virtually before the Annual Meeting, in addition to meeting in person in San Francisco, California. Meeting times are posted on the AASV committee webpageat https://www.aasv.org/committees/. Agendas will be posted on each committee page as they become available. Learn about each committee, read their reports […]
Beagle Brigade Act Signed into Law, Boosting Efforts to Keep Out Foreign Animal Diseases
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) commended President Biden for signing into law the Beagle Brigade Act. The Beagle Brigade Act provides statutory authority and reliable funding to the National Detector Dog Training Center. “Pork producers employ a variety of biosecurity measures to keep foreign animal diseases, like African swine fever, out of our herds. Further away at […]