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Research program to issue $1 million in funding

The Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center reports continued increased porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome and Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea activity last month, a reflection of the winter weather.

The proposal deadline is March 1

Focus needs to be on monitoring, mitigating risks to swine health, responding to, surveillance of emerging disease.

The Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) says the ongoing spread and resurgence of African Swine Fever remains the dominant global swine disease concern.

Priorities include monitoring and mitigating risks to swine health, and responding to emerging diseases.

Wean-to-Harvest Biosecurity Program and efforts to prevent and prepare for potential emerging diseases are key SHIC priorities.

Industry veteran will assume new role in January 2024

Lisa Becton most recently served as director of swine health at the National Pork Board.

Becton comes to the Swine Health Information Center from the National Pork Board where she served as director of swine health.