The Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA) is urging pork producers across the state to take part in Thursday’s public hearing regarding proposed changes to Wisconsin’s swine health and movement regulations.
The rule, known as ATCP 10, was designed to help manage diseases such as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV). However, after years of implementation, producers and industry leaders say the policy has not achieved measurable improvements in herd health and has added unnecessary regulatory burden and cost.
WPA Executive Director Morgan Worek says the data doesn’t support continuing the rule as it stands. “We haven’t seen improved health outcomes tied to these movement restrictions or testing requirements. Producers have faced higher costs and increased complexity, and some have even left the state because of it,” she explained.
The association believes that updating or removing the rule could bring Wisconsin in line with neighboring states, where producers face fewer compliance challenges while maintaining strong herd health standards.
Producers are encouraged to attend the hearing in person or participate virtually to ensure their voices are heard. WPA leaders stress that engagement from farmers is critical to shaping future policies that support both animal health and the long-term viability of Wisconsin’s pork industry.
