The outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, more specifically avian influenza type A H5N1), continues among U.S. dairy cattle after its initial discovery in that species this spring. Since March, H5N1 outbreaks have been confirmed in dairy cattle in over 200 herds. This includes 34 dairy cow operations in California, making it 14th state with dairy […]
Category Archives: Animal Health
Opposing Midlevel Practitioner Proposals
As the collective voice and leading advocate for our nation’s veterinary profession, the AVMA is working across numerous fronts to oppose proposals to create a midlevel veterinary practitioner—a role that would endanger animal safety, public health, our food supply, and client trust. The AVMA and our members fully understand the grave danger posed by such […]
SHIC Invites Input for 2025 Plan of Work
The Swine Health Information Center annually solicits input for its Plan of Work which guides its activities. Now being developed, SHIC is requesting ideas for its 2025 Plan. SHIC’s five strategic priorities include 1) improving swine health information, 2) monitoring and mitigating risks to swine health, 3) responding to emerging disease, 4) surveillance and discovery […]
Research RFP – Pathogen Management and Prevention: Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
The National Pork Board Swine Disease Research Task Force has identified three research priorities for requests for proposals related to pathogen management and prevention. Submission Deadline: October 18, 2024. The Swine Disease Research Task Force has identified three research priorities for requests for proposals. Endemic enteric disease continues to challenge the industry on a day-to-day […]
Research RFP – Pathogen Management and Prevention: Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
The National Pork Board Swine Disease Research Task Force has identified three research priorities for requests for proposals related to pathogen management and prevention. Submission Deadline: October 18, 2024. The Swine Disease Research Task Force has identified three research priorities for requests for proposals. Endemic enteric disease continues to challenge the industry on a day-to-day […]
Research RFP – Pathogen Management and Prevention: Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
The National Pork Board Swine Disease Research Task Force has identified three research priorities for requests for proposals related to pathogen management and prevention. Submission Deadline: October 18, 2024. The Swine Disease Research Task Force has identified three research priorities for requests for proposals. Endemic enteric disease continues to challenge the industry on a day-to-day […]
SHIC/AASV Webinar Recap: Mitigation Strategies for Mosquitos as an Emerging Threat to Swine Health
The Swine Health Information Center, in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, hosted a webinar on mosquitos and their impact on swine health and production Monday, August 26, 2024. Goals of the webinar were to understand the role of mosquitos as a vector for disease transmission and to take actions to control mosquito […]
USDA Invests $17.6M to Protect the Health and Welfare of Agricultural Animals
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced today an investment of $17.6 million to advance agricultural research that protects the health and welfare of agricultural animals. These projects include high-priority research on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and African swine fever (ASF). These projects are part of USDA’s “One Health” efforts, […]
September Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report Now Available
The Swine Health Information Center’s (SHIC) September Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report is available. This month’s Domestic Swine Disease Monitoring Report includes educational material about the new PRRSV ORF5 sequence page, providing stakeholders with an explanation of how to interpret the four new charts. Also, SDRS reports increased PRRSV activity in Iowa, Indiana, Oklahoma, and South Dakota. PEDV and […]
SHIC Funds Nine Plan of Work Projects to Advance Emerging Disease Mission
The Swine Health Information Center recently funded nine new projects addressing research priorities and topics published in its 2024 Plan of Work. This effort helps the organization fulfill its mission to generate new intelligence for preventing, preparing for, and responding to emerging swine disease threats. Areas of funded research span across the Center’s five strategic […]