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SHIC/FFAR Webinar Informs JEV Research Program Applicants
March 6, 2024 — Megan Niederwerder
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...
The Truth About African Swine Fever Around the Globe
February 5, 2024 — 
African swine fever (ASF) has been detected in over 50 countries in recent years. It continues to spread across Europe, Asia and Africa. Although this deadly disease of swine may seem miles away, the...
SMEC to Hold CSSC Trainings
October 23, 2023 — 
The Swine Medicine Education Center will hold four, two-day training sessions for the Certified Swine Sample Collector program. These trainings will be geared toward individuals with limited swine...
6 Ways USDA APHIS is at Work to Protect Your Pigs
October 17, 2023 — 
Keeping U.S. animals healthy is a top priority for the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). One of the agency's many efforts is to prevent deadly foreign animal diseases like...
Last Call! Survey Closes Oct 23: Oral Fluid Use
October 15, 2023 — 
This survey is an integral part of AASV's and the swine industry's efforts to convince USDA that oral fluids should be included as a sample type for surveillance and diagnostic use against ASF and...
Oral Fluid Use Survey Closes Oct 23
October 4, 2023 — 
This survey is an integral part of AASV's and the swine industry's efforts to convince USDA that oral fluids should be included as a sample type for surveillance and diagnostic use against ASF and...
Survey: Oral Fluid Use
September 27, 2023 — 
This survey is an integral part of AASV's and the swine industry's efforts to convince USDA that oral fluids should be included as a sample type for surveillance and diagnostic use against ASF and...
SMEC to Hold CSSC Trainings
September 26, 2023 — 
The Swine Medicine Education Center will hold four, two-day training sessions for the Certified Swine Sample Collector program. These trainings will be geared toward individuals with limited swine...
Survey: Oral Fluid Use
September 20, 2023 — 
This survey is an integral part of AASV's and the swine industry's efforts to convince USDA that oral fluids should be included as a sample type for surveillance and diagnostic use against ASF and...
Survey: Oral Fluid Use
September 13, 2023 — 
This survey is an integral part of AASV's and the swine industry's efforts to convince USDA that oral fluids should be included as a sample type for surveillance and diagnostic use against ASF and...
SMEC to Hold CSSC Trainings
July 25, 2023 — 
The Swine Medicine Education Center will hold four, two-day training sessions for the Certified Swine Sample Collector program. These trainings will be geared toward individuals with limited swine...
SMEC to Hold CSSC Trainings
July 8, 2023 — 
The Swine Medicine Education Center will hold four, two-day training sessions for the Certified Swine Sample Collector program. These trainings will be geared toward individuals with limited swine...
Sol the Agriculture Detection Dog: A U.S. Hero
June 17, 2023 — 
Although he's motivated by treats and can charm just about anyone, don't let this dog fool you. Sol is a highly driven beagle who plays a critical role in protecting U.S. agriculture. He is part of...

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