As biosecurity and disease management remain central to herd health and production stability, new international education opportunities are being made available to swine and poultry professionals in 2026. The courses, highlighted through the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), are organized by World Veterinary Education in Production Animal Health and focus on practical, science-based approaches to biosecurity, eradication, and disease elimination.
Together, the two programs reflect the industry’s continued emphasis on prevention, planning, and long-term health strategies rather than reactionary disease response.
Biosecurity Course for Swine and Poultry Professionals
February 9–11, 2026 | Toulouse, France
The Biosecurity Course for Swine and Poultry Professionals will be held at the École Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse in France. This three-day program focuses on both on-farm and regional biosecurity measures, presenting up-to-date information on equipment, products, and techniques designed to improve compliance and effectiveness.
Participants will review the basic principles of infectious disease transmission and biosecurity while learning how to assess risk and design effective prevention programs. Key topics include feed and water sanitation, cleaning and disinfection practices, compliance assessment and improvement, carcass and manure disposal, pest management, airborne contaminants, and regional biosecurity strategies. The course also addresses cost–benefit analysis to help professionals evaluate the economic impact of biosecurity investments.
The program offers an opportunity for veterinarians and production teams to strengthen their understanding of how well-designed biosecurity systems can reduce disease risk and support consistent production outcomes.
More information is available at: https://www.wvepah.org/biosecurity-course
Disease Eradication and Elimination in Swine Farms
April 13–15, 2026 | Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
A second course, Disease Eradication and Elimination in Swine Farms, will take place at the University of Montreal in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. Delivered in English, this three-day, in-person program is designed specifically for swine health professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in eliminating major diseases from pig herds.
Participants will explore swine disease epidemiology and proven eradication techniques while assessing economic feasibility and the factors required for long-term success. Through expert-led sessions and real-world case studies, the course covers key diseases including PRRS, Mycoplasma, enteric diseases, and other significant swine health challenges. Emphasis is placed on strategic planning, diagnostics, cost–benefit analysis, and maintaining motivation throughout the eradication process.
More information is available at: https://www.wvepah.org/eradicationcourse
Education That Supports Long-Term Herd Health
With continued pressure from endemic diseases and increasing awareness of foreign animal disease risk, education remains a cornerstone of effective swine health management. These courses provide veterinarians and swine professionals with practical tools to strengthen biosecurity programs and pursue disease elimination strategies that support herd health, production efficiency, and industry sustainability.
