A UMN Podcast: Getting organized for ASF

African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. (Submitted by Stacey Ash )
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. (Submitted by Stacey Ash )

Planning and preparing for African swine fever’s arrival  can feel overwhelming

  by UMNswineNews

To sort through it all and avoid fatigue, the National Pork Producers Council and National Pork Board have formed a working group charged with coordinating the work.

The At the Meeting team learns what producers can expect when they talk with Dr. Jeremy Pittman, veterinarian with Smithfield Hog Production.

“To sort through it all and avoid fatigue, the National Pork Producers Council and National Pork Board have formed a working group charged with coordinating the work

 
 

On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr. Bob Morrison are Dr. Montserrat Torremorell (College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota), Dr. Gordon Spronk (Pipestone Veterinary Services), and Dr. Tom Wetzell (Swine Veterinary Consultant), and is a podcast sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. In each episode, veterinarians and other swine experts join the podcast to discuss the most recent topics in swine health and production.

Listen to the podcast episode (~23 minutes)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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