Highlights From World Pork Expo 2017

Jun 08, 2017

Ken Maschhoff, the President of the National Pork Producers Council, discusses the value of exports to the U.S. pork industry and the importance of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Feature Runs: 9:56

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Michael Formica, the Assistant Vice President and Counsel Domestic Policy with the National Pork Producers Council, discusses concerns over environmental regulations affecting the pork industry and positive changes on that front under the Donald Trump administration. Feature Runs: 9:07

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Dr. Patrick Webb, the Director of Swine Health Programs with the National Pork Board, discusses FMD/Secure Pork Supply-Creating an On-Farm Response Infrastructure.. Feature Runs 7:56

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Dr. Liz Wagstrom, the Chief Veterinarian with the National Pork Producers Council, discusses changes to regulations governing the use of antibiotics in livestock production that came into effect January 1, 2017. Feature Runs 7:08

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Video: Inside the Swine Disease Reporting System - Dr. Guilherme Cezar

In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Guilherme Cezar from Iowa State University explains how the Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) tracks emerging disease trends in the U.S. swine industry. He outlines patterns in pathogen activity, including positive developments with Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae and concerning surges in PRRS variants. Gain insights into disease surveillance, biosecurity, and cross-border collaboration potential. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The Swine Disease Reporting System aggregates diagnostic lab data to monitor and interpret trends in nine major swine pathogens."

Meet the guest: Dr. Guilherme Cezar / guilhermec-veterinario-037064168 is a veterinarian and Ph.D. candidate in Veterinary Preventive Medicine at Iowa State University, where he also serves as the Coordinator of the Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS). With a strong background in swine health, biotechnology, and field epidemiology, he focuses on infectious disease trends and data-driven solutions.