The Swine Health Information Center is co-hosting a special session entitled, “Novel Tools and Technologies to Address Emerging Diseases of Swine,” at the 2024 NAPRRS/NC229: International Conference of Swine Viral Diseases from Dec. 8-9 in Chicago. The annual educational event brings together swine industry researchers, professionals and field practitioners to learn about the latest information and research results for emerging viruses, swine health and biosecurity. SHIC has invited six principal investigators to provide program updates and research results for their SHIC-funded projects.

Coordinated communication and broad dissemination of swine health information to industry stakeholders is part of SHIC’s mission to minimize the impact of emerging disease threats. Working with the NAPRRS/NC229 organizing team offers the opportunity to expand SHIC’s reach by sharing outcomes from work conducted as a result of the center’s research priorities. The session will be moderated by SHIC Executive Director Megan Niederwerder and SHIC Associate Director Lisa Becton.

Topics and presenters for the SHIC special session at the NAPRRS/NC229 ICSVD include:

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First held in 2003, NAPRRS/NC229 ICSVD provides a forum to bring together members of the global swine disease community. Though inspired by PRRS-related concerns, the conference has expanded to include other emerging and transboundary viral disease topics in swine. Further information on the conference, including registration and hotel accommodations, can be found here.