WHO: Swine Health Information Center/American Association of Swine Veterinarians
WHAT: HPAI in Livestock and Risk to Swine Webinar
WHEN: Friday, April 19, 2024 from 11 am to 12:30 pm CST
HOW: Zoom webinar – register here
For the first time in the US, highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) has been identified in domestic livestock including goats and dairy cattle. To understand the threat this virus poses to domestic livestock species, and to inform producers on actions that can be taken to reduce the risk of infection on-farm, the Swine Health Information Center in collaboration with the American Association of Swine Veterinarians will host a webinar on influenza A viruses on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm CST.
To register for the webinar, click here.
The recent detection and confirmation of HPAI H5N1 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 H5N1 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:
- Dr. Amy Baker, USDA ARS
- Dr. Bailey Arruda, USDA ARS
- Dr. Jamie Jonker, National Milk Producers Federation
- Dr. 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 US swine.
The Swine Health Information Center, launched in 2015 with Pork Checkoff funding, protects and enhances the health of the US swine herd by minimizing the impact of emerging disease threats through preparedness, coordinated communications, global disease monitoring, analysis of swine health data, and targeted research investments. As a conduit of information and research, SHIC encourages sharing of its publications and research. Forward, reprint, and quote SHIC material freely. For more information, visit http://www.swinehealth.org or contact Dr. Megan Niederwerder at mniederwerder@swinehealth.org or Dr. Lisa Becton at lbecton@swinehealth.org.
For more information on this media alert and to coordinate connection with SHIC, AASV, and the presenters, contact: Barb Determan – barb@teamhmg.com or 515-249-8460