In January 2024, the Swine Health Information Center issued a formal request for proposals inviting submissions to specifically address 11 of the 36 research priorities and topics published in its 2024 Plan of Work. Areas of research spanned across three of the Center’s five strategic priorities, including monitoring and mitigating risks to swine health, responding to emerging disease, and surveillance and discovery of emerging disease. Proposals were due March 1, 2024, and a competitive review process for value to the pork industry by a SHIC working group will provide funding recommendations. A total of 43 proposals from 21 institutions were received by the deadline.
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SHIC/FFAR Webinar Informs JEV Research Program Applicants
The Swine Health Information Center and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) partnered to fund a $1 million research program to enhance US prevention, preparedness, and response capabilities for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), a transboundary disease risk for US introduction. SHIC and FFAR co-hosted an informational webinar on February 22, 2024, regarding the request for proposals for the program. Deadline for proposal submission is 5:00 pm CDT on April 15, 2024. Awards for this program are anticipated in late spring 2024.
Ya’ll Came to Bid! — AASV Foundation Auction Raises $101,000!
The foundation’s annual auction fundraiser was held March 26 in the beautiful Gaylord Opryland Resort during the AASV Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. The event was coordinated by the 2024 Auction Committee, led by co-chairs Drs. Chase Stahl, John Waddell, and Butch Baker.
Abstract: An experimental universal swine influenza a virus (IAV) vaccine candidate based on the M2 ectodomain (M2e) peptide does not provide protection against H1N1 IAV challenge in pigs
Abstract: An experimental universal swine influenza a virus (IAV) vaccine candidate based on the M2 ectodomain (M2e) peptide does not provide protection against H1N1 IAV challenge in pigs
Position Announcement: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Swine Medicine
The Faculté de médecine vétérinaire (FMV) of the Université de Montréal is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Assistant, Associate or Full Professor position in Swine Medicine. The FMV is located on the Saint-Hyacinthe campus, 60 km (37 miles) from Montreal and in the heart of the agri-food technopole. The swine sector is the second largest agri-food sector in Quebec. This sector includes approximately 2,500 production sites belonging to several integrated companies or independent producers and comprises about 320,000 sows and 4 million growing pigs. The swine industry in Quebec also gathers more than 60 veterinarians and multiple very proactive stakeholders eager for scientific advances to maintain global competitiveness.
Save the Date: The Leman Swine Conference is turning 50!
The Allen D. Leman Swine Conference is an annual educational event for the global swine industry. The event is internationally acclaimed for bringing science-driven solutions to the complex challenges facing the industry. Each year hundreds of participants from over 20 countries attend the Leman Swine Conference. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!
March Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report Now Available
The Swine Health Information Center’s (SHIC) March Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report is available.
APHIS Bolsters Animal Health Surveillance with Funding for Unexplained Morbidity or Mortality Investigations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announces a collaboration with the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) to bolster national animal health preparedness. This vital $1 million in funding supports rapid investigations of unexplained morbidity or mortality events, or UMEs, in animals – unexpected deaths or illnesses that could signal emerging threats. This proactive approach to surveillance strengthens APHIS’ commitment to safeguarding animal health across the nation.
NPPC Commends NSIS Line Speed Expansion
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for again extending the New Swine Inspection System line speed trials through Jan. 15, 2025. Processing facilities will enroll in a modified time limited trial, which will include a study to evaluate the impact of increased line speeds on worker safety.
Save the Date: 2024 ISU James D. McKean Swine Disease Conference
We are eager to bring back a transformed 2024 ISU McKean Swine Disease Conference. The conference will be held on Wednesday July 24, 2024 as a one day meeting prior to Iowa Swine Day, which will be held on Thursday July 25, 2024. Although the events are separate, this provides the opportunity to feature two extraordinary conferences here in Ames.