Preparing ahead of time can greatly diminish the impacts of an outbreak. With the right tools in place, we can prepare, prevent, and minimize the effects of a Foreign Animal Disease outbreak. In this second part of the Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast special episode on disease preparedness, Dr. Anna Forseth, from the National Pork Producers Council, continues her exploration of African Swine Fever (ASF), outlining key priorities for addressing this critical challenge. She highlights industry-wide strategies such as bolstering biosecurity, advancing diagnostics, and enhancing traceability to protect herd health and ensure trade resilience. Listen now on your favorite platform to stay informed and proactive.

"Compliance with global standards offers countries the opportunity to resume trade after outbreaks, which is invaluable for exporters."

P.S.: This episode was recorded in November 2024, so any references to 'this year' are based on information from 2024. Please note that some details may have changed and may no longer be up-to-date.

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Anna Forseth is the Director of Animal Health at the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). In her role, Forseth is responsible for preharvest swine health issues, including foreign animal disease prevention and preparedness, biotech, and swine welfare. She earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Montana State University, a DVM from Colorado State University, and a master’s degree in veterinary preventive medicine from Iowa State University.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:31) Introduction
• (03:20) African Swine Fever update
• (04:28) Biosecurity strategies
• (06:13) Preparedness efforts overview
• (08:11) Improving global ASF reporting
• (10:06) Key programs for producers
• (13:50) Closing thoughts

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* Boehringer Ingelheim

- Farm Health Guardian

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