To understand the threat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) poses to domestic livestock species, and to inform pork producers on actions that can be taken to reduce the risk of infection on-farm, the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) will host a webinar on influenza A viruses on Friday, April 19, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm CST. To register, click here.
The recent detection and confirmation of HPAI in domestic livestock by USDA has raised questions regarding the emerging threat and potential risks for swine herds. During the webinar, presenters will provide the latest information on influenza A virus, including an overview of the pathogen, global and domestic distribution, research outcomes for HPAI experimental infection in swine, experiences, and perspectives of the dairy industry from the current outbreak, and an outbreak investigational tool for identifying and mitigating biosecurity risks.
Presenters confirmed to date for the webinar include:
Amy Baker, USDA ARS
Bailey Arruda, USDA ARS
Jamie Jonker, National Milk Producers Federation
Derald Holtkamp, Iowa State University
Presenting timely and responsive webinars to inform the swine industry on potential emerging disease threats is part of SHIC’s mission to protect the health of U.S. swine.
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