In modern swine production, disease eradication is no longer simply a response strategy — it is a competitive advantage.
Herd health status now influences production flow, marketing stability, export eligibility, and long-term system resilience. As production systems become more integrated and regionally interconnected, eradication frameworks must evolve from reactive tactics to structured, strategic disciplines.
From April 13–15, 2026, the World Veterinary Education in Production Animal Health (WVEPAH) will host its Disease Eradication and Elimination in Swine Farms Course in Montreal, Quebec. Open to international participants, this focused professional program is designed for swine veterinarians and technical leaders navigating today’s increasingly complex health environment.
This is not a broad industry conference. It is a structured, implementation-driven course centered on eradication methodology, coordination, and execution inside commercial systems.
Why Eradication Strategy Demands Renewed Focus
The swine industry continues to operate under heightened biological and economic pressure:
- Ongoing regional disease challenges
- Intensified biosecurity expectations
- Trade sensitivity tied to herd health status
- Increasing scale across multi-site production systems
Eradication efforts that succeed create structural stability. Those that stall can impact performance, marketing flexibility, and long-term competitiveness.
As global pressure increases, eradication expertise becomes a defining competency for veterinary and production leadership teams. In this environment, structured eradication planning is no longer optional — it is foundational to long-term system resilience.
What the 2026 Course Will Address
WVEPAH’s program is built around practical, real-world application. Core areas of focus include:
- Designing eradication programs within commercial production systems
- Coordinating regional and multi-site disease control strategies
- Evaluating biosecurity systems for integrity and effectiveness
- Translating international eradication lessons into North American production contexts
- Leveraging data to guide herd health decision-making
The emphasis is on execution — moving beyond theory toward structured, actionable frameworks that can be implemented in commercial barns.
Participants will engage in high-level discussion and applied learning designed to strengthen decision-making, improve coordination across systems, and elevate disease management standards across regions.
For veterinarians and advisors embedded within production systems, this level of training supports both immediate herd outcomes and long-term strategic positioning.
Meet the Course Masters
WVEPAH’s 2026 Eradication Course is led by globally recognized swine health experts:
- Dr. Jerry Yeske, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, MN. Over 100 invited presentations and multiple awards including the Howard Dunn Award and Science in Practice Awards from ISU and University of Minnesota.
- Dr. Clayton Johnson, Carthage Veterinary Services, Carthage, IL. Pioneer of bio-economic models for PRRS and PED management, Allen D. Leman Science in Practice Award winner, and host of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast with a global audience of 100,000+.
- Luc Dufresne, Independent Swine Health Consultant, Quebec. Over 35 years of experience in North American pork production, expert in herd health, biosecurity, and disease elimination. He has been recognized with the Al Leman Science in Practice Award (2014) and the AASV Swine Veterinarian of the Year Award (2016).
These instructors combine decades of experience in swine health, practical herd management, and disease eradication strategies.
A Timely Opportunity for Veterinary and Production Leaders
As the global pork industry continues to evolve, disease eradication remains central to stability, trade confidence, and operational predictability.
For veterinarians, production advisors, and herd health leaders responsible for system-level decisions, refining eradication strategy directly influences competitiveness and long-term sustainability.
With the April 13–15 program approaching, this course offers a focused opportunity to deepen expertise, strengthen collaboration, and advance herd health standards alongside peers committed to progress.
Registration remains open for a limited number of participants.
Learn more and secure your place at: https://www.wvepah.org/
